Air Interdiction Agent — Onancock, VA at U.S. Customs

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 join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with an elite team where your skills as a pilot are directly applied to national security. You will conduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to intercept smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

AMO is actively recruiting seasoned pilots and those with military training for these full-time, security-based opportunities. If you are looking for a career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.

Hiring Process

The application process is streamlined and offers three distinct pathways to apply:

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.
USAJOBS: Apply directly through the USAJOBS portal.
Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.

Stay Updated: We highly recommend opting into CBP's talent repository by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. Choose Air and Marine Operations and Air Interdiction Agent as your position of interest to receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Successful candidates will complete a three-part assessment before receiving a final offer letter. Duty locations are assigned based on operational and mission requirements, and you must be willing to work at any location within the selected region (Southeast, Southwest, CAMB, or NASOC UAS locations).

Equal Opportunity

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 those with creditable law enforcement service or veterans' preference status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Market Street, Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia, 23417, United States

Onancock, Virginia

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 apprehend terrorists and contraband
check_circleSupport search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions
check_circleOperate aircraft as Pilot-in-Command in various environments including night and poor weather
check_circleCollect, refine, and analyze strategic and tactical intelligence for law enforcement operations

Requirements

verifiedU.S. Citizenship
verifiedPrimary U.S. residency for 3 of last 5 years
verifiedAge 40 or younger (or eligible for age waiver)
verifiedFAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings
verifiedFAA Class 2 medical within 12 months
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
verified1 year specialized aviation experience
verifiedGS-11 grade level eligibility

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)

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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.

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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 3 of last 5 years; Age 40 or younger (or eligible for age waiver); FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings; FAA Class 2 medical within 12 months; and 1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible).

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Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in Market Street, Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia, 23417, United States. This is a on-site role.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has listed this Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent role as on-site.

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Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent 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 Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent 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; Faa Class 2 Medical; and Faa Class 1 Medical.

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Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent

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