Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities

About the Team

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is an elite team of highly trained professionals dedicated to protecting America. Our mission is defined by camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose to detect, prevent, and interdict terrorists, weapons, and contraband from illegally entering or attacking the United States. We offer skilled pilots an opportunity to join a law enforcement career that combines aviation expertise with national security.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations to support the detection, prevention, and apprehension of threats. This is a full-time, security-based position where you will conduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities targeting smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring suspect behavior patterns, collecting and analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

This role is ideal for seasoned pilots and those with military training seeking an exciting career with exceptional federal benefits and job stability. You will work with a team that values your expertise in navigating all flight environments, including night, poor weather, and low altitudes, while making rapid, judicious decisions during in-flight operations.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

There are three ways to apply to become an Air Interdiction Agent:

1. Direct Application: Fill out the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with a copy of your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Apply directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply through the Airline Apps platform.

Stay Updated: We highly recommend opting into CBP's talent repository by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. Select Air and Marine Operations and Air Interdiction Agent as your position of interest, then complete the pre-screening questions. You will receive monthly emails regarding webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Assessment and Location: A duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment. Locations are determined by operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include the Southeast Region (e.g., Homestead, FL), Southwest Region (e.g., Tucson, AZ; San Diego, CA), or NASOC UAS locations (e.g., Sierra Vista, AZ).

Equal Opportunity and Culture

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. As a federal law enforcement position within the Department of Homeland Security, this role requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to specific age and residency requirements, with provisions for veterans' preference eligibility and temporary age waivers for original placement.