Charter Screener

Role Purpose

The Charter Screener is responsible for conducting security screening of passengers, crew, baggage, and aircraft for charter and private aviation operations at a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or designated charter facility. This role ensures compliance with TSA regulations, airport security requirements, and company policies while maintaining a high level of customer service for private aviation clients.

What You Will Be Doing

• Screen passengers, crew members, and baggage for charter and private flights in accordance with TSA and airport security guidelines
• Verify identification, flight manifests, and access credentials prior to boarding or aircraft entry
• Conduct physical inspections of baggage, personal items, and cargo as required
• Perform aircraft security sweeps and ensure secure access to ramp and sterile areas
• Monitor access points to prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas
• Maintain accurate security logs, screening records, and incident reports
• Coordinate with FBO staff, flight crews, pilots, and airport security personnel
• Respond to security concerns, suspicious activity, or policy violations immediately
• Ensure proper handling of sensitive passenger and flight information
• Provide professional and discreet customer service in a private aviation environment
• Enforce compliance with all TSA, FAA, and company security procedures
• Assist with emergency response procedures when required
• Perform other duties as requested

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-security environment
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Must have reliable telephone and transportation
• Previous security, military, law enforcement, or aviation experience
• Knowledge of TSA regulations and airport/FBO security procedures

Working Environment

• FBO terminals, private aviation lounges, ramp areas, and aircraft access points
• Fast-paced yet client-focused private aviation environment
• Exposure to outdoor ramp conditions, aircraft noise, and variable weather
• Requires interaction with high-profile passengers and flight crews

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to conduct inspections in aircraft cabins and ramp areas
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to take verbally direct in English
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English

Additional Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Must meet necessary requirements to obtain a security sensitive identification badge
• Must be in proper uniform or business attire as directed by company officials
• Identification badges must always be visible
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and participate in achievement of company objectives