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Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

location_onTravis County Constable Precinct Five, 700, Lavaca Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78701, United States

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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 a unique opportunity to combine their aviation expertise with law enforcement in a career that provides excitement, stability, and exceptional federal benefits.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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Travis County Constable Precinct Five, 700, Lavaca Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78701, United States

Austin, Texas

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleConduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to interdict smuggled contraband
  • check_circleMonitor behavior patterns of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels engaged in illegal activities
  • check_circlePerform aviation-based law enforcement to detect and prevent terrorist entry into the United States
  • check_circleSupport search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions

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Day-to-day, the Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection will conduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to interdict smuggled contraband; monitor behavior patterns of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels engaged in illegal activities; perform aviation-based law enforcement to detect and prevent terrorist entry into the united states; and support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions.
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To qualify for the Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection position, applicants should have: U.S. Citizen; Primary U.S. residency for 3 of last 5 years; Age 40 or younger (or eligible for waiver); FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings; 1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible); and 250 Pilot-in-Command hours.
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Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in Travis County Constable Precinct Five, 700, Lavaca Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78701, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Operate aircraft as Pilot-in-Command in various environments including night and poor weather
  • check_circleCoordinate aircraft and ground assets to execute interdiction strategies
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  • Requirements

    • verifiedU.S. Citizen
    • verifiedPrimary U.S. residency for 3 of last 5 years
    • verifiedAge 40 or younger (or eligible for waiver)
    • verifiedFAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings
    • verified1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible)
    • verified250 Pilot-in-Command hours
    • verified75 Instrument hours
    • verified75 Night hours
    • verified100 flight hours in last 12 months (waiver available)
    • verifiedFAA Class 2 medical (or Class 1/Military) dated within 12 months
    • verified1 year specialized aviation experience as PIC or sole manipulator

    Nice to Have

    Seasoned pilots and those with military training.

    Benefits & Perks

    check_circleHealth, dental, and other insurance planscheck_circleGenerous annual and sick leave programcheck_circleThrift Savings Plan retirement plan (401k and ROTH 401k)check_circleOne-time $10,000 Recruitment Incentive for new hires after FLETCcheck_circleLaw Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)check_circleSpecial Salary Rate (SSR) compensationcheck_circle10% Retention Incentive for specific UAS locations
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    Experience

    1+ yrs (Mid Level)

    Job Type

    Full-Time

    Skills Required

    Faa Commercial Pilot CertificationFaa Atp Pilot CertificationAirplane Single-Engine Land RatingAirplane Multi-Engine Land RatingInstrument RatingRotorcraft Helicopter RatingMilitary Pilot RatingFaa Class 2 MedicalFaa Class 1 MedicalMilitary Medical Flight Clearance
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    Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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    Key skills for Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection include Faa Commercial Pilot Certification; Faa Atp Pilot Certification; Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating; Airplane Multi-Engine Land Rating; Instrument Rating; Rotorcraft Helicopter Rating; Military Pilot Rating; and Faa Class 2 Medical.
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    Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is part of the consultancy job category on Recrutus.
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