James P. Schear

Rear Admiral James P. Schear has served at the highest levels of the aviation security community for over thirty years. His unique combination of military, government, and civilian experience underscores his unique credibility and deep understanding of security strategies, operations, and industry from both civilian and government perspectives. At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Admiral Schear held a number of key positions, including Deputy Assistant Administrator for Aviation Operations, Federal Security Director at three major airports, and Area Director for Security Operations in multiple regions of the United States.

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  • Deputy Assistant Administrator for Aviation Operations Transportation Security Administration
  • Area Director for Security Operations, 
    Multiple Areas
    Transportation Security Administration
  • Federal Security Director, 
    Multiple Major Airports
    Transportation Security Administration
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