Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on112, Collins Avenue, Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota, 58554, United States
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 serve as a critical asset in aviation-based law enforcement operations. This role is designed for experienced pilots who want to apply their skills in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit operations to intercept smuggled goods via land, air, or sea. You will monitor suspect behavior, analyze strategic intelligence, and support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.
This is a full-time, security-based position offering exceptional federal benefits, job stability, and a streamlined application process. We are actively seeking seasoned pilots and those with military training to join our ranks. The role offers the chance to work across diverse locations within the Southeast, Southwest, and Caribbean regions, as well as at National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Duty locations are assigned based on operational and mission requirements, and successful candidates must be willing to work at any location within their selected region.
Hiring Process
The recruitment process for Air Interdiction Agents is designed to identify top-tier talent through a structured evaluation:
- Application: Submit your application via USAJOBS, Airline Apps, or by emailing the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and resume to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov.
- Assessment: Successful applicants will undergo a three-part assessment to determine suitability for the role.
- Training: Upon selection, you must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC). Completion of this training is a condition of employment; failure to complete the required courses may result in separation or reassignment.
- Placement: A duty location will be offered after the assessment, with placement determined by agency hiring needs.
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Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Veterans' preference eligibility is recognized in accordance with federal statutes, and specific age waivers may apply for veterans and those with prior creditable law enforcement service.
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Frequently asked questions about Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
What does a Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent 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 apprehend terrorists and contraband; and support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions.
What are the requirements for this Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent role?expand_more
To qualify for the Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection position, applicants should have: U.S. Citizenship; Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years; Maximum age 40 (or 37 without waiver) for original appointment; FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings (Dual, Airplane, or Helicopter with instrument); 1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible); and 250 Pilot-in-Command hours.
Where is the Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection located?expand_more
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in 112, Collins Avenue, Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota, 58554, United States. This is a on-site role.