Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1194, Atlanta Way, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, 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. The group is defined by its camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose to safeguard the nation's borders. AMO offers skilled pilots an opportunity to join a law enforcement mission that combines aviation expertise with critical national security objectives.
As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will serve as a skilled pilot within a security-based, full-time law enforcement capacity. This role exists to detect, prevent, and interdict terrorists, weapons, and contraband from illegally entering or attacking the United States. You will perform aviation-based operations that include conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled goods moving via land, air, or sea. The position involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. It is designed for those seeking an exciting career with exceptional federal benefits and job stability.
The application process is streamlined and offers three primary entry points:
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Assessment & Placement: Successful candidates must complete a three-part assessment. Duty locations are assigned based on operational and mission requirements after this assessment. You must be willing to work at any location within the selected region (Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch, or NASOC UAS locations).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' preference eligibility applies to those entitled under 5 U.S.C. 3312, and specific age waivers are available for veterans and those with prior creditable law enforcement service.
Work model: On-site
1194, Atlanta Way, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, United States
Costa Mesa, California
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