DOT Security and Compliance Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina at PSA Airlines, Inc.

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other.

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Security Responsibilities

• Coordinate all security-related programs and operational reporting systems.
• Maintain and audit databases for TSA, CBP, CBSA, and Master Crew List (MCL).
• Administer and maintain employee identification media (new hires, renewals, replacements, LOAs).
• Lead signatory for DAY airport SIDA; coordinate access for employees.
• Provide Base Coordinators with SIDA access information for crew and maintenance bases.
• Review and process FBI Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC).
• Monitor RAPBACK activity and coordinate appropriate actions.
• Update access for recurrent and upgrade training classes weekly.
• Maintain building access and issue temporary badges for PSA facilities.
• Disseminate Security Directives, TSA Guidance, and related materials.
• Investigate TSA Letters of Investigation and prepare reports for management.
• Support Security and Compliance audits and ensure procedural accuracy.
• Train new department employees on security processes.
• Act as subject matter expert on PSA security programs.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Process and maintain PRIA documentation in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Attend new hire orientation to review PRIA requirements.
• Organize and participate in annual PRIA audits.
• Liaise with other carriers regarding PRIA requests and responses.
• Collaborate with HR to verify and input new hire paperwork.
• Review and improve compliance processes.
• Professionally handle incoming calls from employees and third parties.
• Assist with DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing (random, pre-employment, post-accident).
• Ensure proper documentation and scheduling of drug and alcohol tests.

Safety Management

• Coordinate with the Security and Compliance Auditor for TSA-related investigations.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist department leadership with special projects.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of increasingly responsible clerical or aviation-related experience.
• Willingness to collect, handle, and process urine and breath specimens.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain airport SIDA badging.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety, security, or aviation-related discipline or equivalent aviation industry work experience.
• At least two years of experience in aviation administration.