TSA Training Manager

Culmen International; Tupelo (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (100%/

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Training Manager to lead the airport TSA screening training program in Tupelo, MS. You will supervise Security Training Instructors, Assistant Training Instructors, OJT coaches, and support training delivery operations to ensure certification and ongoing readiness.

You will align training with TSA directives, track compliance, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with Culmen leadership to meet operational needs in a dynamic airport environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing aviation security or TSA-related training programs.
• Experience supervising instructors and managing classroom, practical, and OJT programs.
• Knowledge of adult-learning principles, training compliance, certification tracking, and remedial training.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National, able to satisfy TSA background and suitability requirements.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned airport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the airport TSA screening training program and oversee STIs, ATIs, OJT coaches, and training delivery personnel.
• Coordinate new-hire, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, and specialized training.
• Track training, certification, OJT, and compliance requirements with accurate records.
• Partner with TSA training personnel and Culmen operations leadership to schedule training.
• Ensure training aligns with TSA SOPs, directives, and national requirements.
• Analyze training performance to identify gaps and develop corrective training.
• Monitor instructor performance and promote consistent training delivery across shifts.
• Integrate training needs with operational staffing to minimize checkpoint disruption.
• Provide management with training metrics, compliance status, risks, and improvements.

Job description

About the Role

Develop the Team. Elevate Performance. Strengthen the Mission.

Culmen International is seeking an experienced Training Manager to lead screening workforce training in Tupelo, MS.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced training and security professionals who are passionate about developing high-performing teams, strengthening operational readiness, and creating a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

As a Training Manager, you will lead the airport’s screening training program and oversee Security Training Instructors (STIs), Assistant Training Instructors (ATIs), OJT coaches, and the processes that support effective training delivery. You will help ensure screening personnel successfully complete required training, certification, recurrent training, remediation, and professional development while supporting the operational needs of a dynamic airport environment.

Build the Training Program Behind Mission Success

Strong screening operations start with a well-trained, prepared, and confident workforce. As a TSA SPP Training Manager with Culmen International, you will have the opportunity to lead the programs and people responsible for building that readiness.

You’ll connect training with real-world operational needs, develop instructors and coaches, identify opportunities to strengthen performance, and help ensure screening personnel have the knowledge and preparation needed to succeed.

If you are an experienced training leader who excels at bringing together people, performance, compliance, and operational readiness, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Lead the implementation and management of the airport’s TSA screening training program.
• Supervise STIs, ATIs, OJT coaches, and other personnel supporting training delivery.
• Coordinate new-hire, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, and specialized training.
• Track training, certification, OJT, and compliance requirements while maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Partner with TSA training personnel and Culmen operations leadership to coordinate training requirements and schedules.
• Ensure training remains aligned with current TSA SOPs, directives, and nationally developed training requirements.
• Analyze operational and training performance to identify recurring gaps and develop corrective training.
• Monitor instructor and coach performance and promote consistent training delivery across shifts.
• Integrate training requirements with operational staffing needs to minimize impacts on checkpoint and baggage operations.
• Provide management with training metrics, compliance status, risks, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience managing aviation security, transportation security, law-enforcement, military, or other regulated operational training programs.
• Experience supervising instructors and managing classroom, practical, and OJT programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult-learning principles, training compliance, certification tracking, and remedial training.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National with the ability to satisfy applicable TSA background and suitability requirements.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned airport.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior TSA SPP training-management experience.
• Current or prior STI qualification.
• Prior TSO/STSO or other TSA screening experience.
• Formal instructor-development or adult-learning certification.
• Experience with TSA training systems and screening certification requirements.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.