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. The group is defined by its camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose to intercept terrorists, weapons, and contraband before they can enter or attack 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 is designed for skilled pilots who want to apply their expertise to a critical national mission. You will perform detection, prevention, and interdiction operations, conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled contraband via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day work involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities. The team values seasoned pilots and those with military training, offering a streamlined application process for those ready to make a move.

Hiring Process

There are three ways to apply to become an Air Interdiction Agent:

1. Email Application: Fill out the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with a copy of your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Apply directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.

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Duty Locations

Duty locations are assigned based on operational requirements, mission needs, and critical agency hiring needs. Successful candidates must be willing to work at any duty location within the region they select. Regions include:

• Southeast Region: Homestead, FL and CAMB (Aguadilla, PR).
• Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX.
• NASOC UAS Locations: Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX.

A specific duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position. Veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312 applies, and proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) must be submitted at the time of application.