Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTwin Lakes Road, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, United States
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.
As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role is designed for skilled pilots seeking to apply their expertise in a high-stakes environment where every flight contributes to national security. You will partner with a diverse team to conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled contraband via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting critical search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.
We are actively recruiting seasoned pilots and those with military training to fill these full-time, security-based positions. If you are looking for job stability, exceptional federal benefits, and the opportunity to serve on the front lines of border security, this is your chance to make a move.
The application process is streamlined but rigorous, designed to identify the most qualified candidates for this specialized role. There are three primary ways to apply:
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Successful candidates will be offered a duty location based on operational and mission requirements after completing a three-part assessment. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the selected region, including the Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' preference eligibility is recognized in accordance with federal statutes, and specific age waivers may apply for veterans or those with prior creditable law enforcement service.
Work model: On-site
Twin Lakes Road, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, United States
Seasoned pilots and those with military training.
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