TSA Training Manager
About The Position
Culmen International is seeking an experienced Training Manager to lead the TSA screening workforce training program at an airport in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The role leads program implementation and management and oversees Security Training Instructors (STIs), Assistant Training Instructors (ATIs), on-the-job training (OJT) coaches, and related training-delivery processes. The Training Manager supports workforce readiness by ensuring screening personnel complete required training, certification, recurrent training, remediation, and professional development. The position connects training with operational needs, develops instructors and coaches, identifies performance gaps, and promotes consistent, compliant training delivery. The manager coordinates with TSA training personnel and Culmen operations leadership, keeps training aligned with current TSA standard operating procedures, directives, and nationally developed requirements, and reports training metrics, compliance status, risks, and recommendations to management. The position is onsite at the assigned airport.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and able to satisfy applicable TSA background and suitability requirements.
- Ability to work onsite at the assigned airport.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee premiums fully paid by Culmen and dependent coverage available at a nominal rate.
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% match.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
- Supplemental insurance available.
- Opportunities for training and continuing education.
- 12 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
