Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent

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.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will serve as a skilled pilot within a law enforcement framework, performing aviation-based operations to secure the nation's borders. This role offers an exciting and rewarding career where you will partner with a diverse team to conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.

Day-to-day, you will monitor behavior patterns of suspect persons and vessels, collect and analyze strategic intelligence, and support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. You will be part of a culture that values operational excellence and mission readiness, working across the Southeast, Southwest, and Caribbean regions, as well as at National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC).

Hiring Process

The application process for Air Interdiction Agents is streamlined but rigorous, designed to identify the most qualified candidates. There are three primary ways to apply:

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 your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Submit your application directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.

After applying, candidates must successfully complete a three-part assessment. Upon completion, a duty location will be offered based on operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include Homestead, FL; Aguadilla, PR; Tucson, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, TX; and various NASOC UAS locations.

We highly recommend staying updated by opting into CBP's talent repository. Select the Contact a Recruiter button, choose Air and Marine Operations and Air Interdiction Agent as your position of interest, and complete the pre-screening questions to receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. Veterans' preference eligibility is recognized in accordance with federal statutes, and specific age waivers may apply for those with creditable law enforcement service or veterans' preference status.