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 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 duties.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will serve as a skilled pilot within a security-based team, performing aviation-based law enforcement operations. Your mission involves the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States. This role is designed for those seeking an exciting and rewarding career with exceptional federal benefits and job stability.

Day-to-day, you will conduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities targeting smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. You will monitor behavior patterns of suspect persons and assets, collect and analyze strategic intelligence, and support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. The role demands rapid decision-making and the ability to coordinate aircraft and ground assets in diverse environments, including night operations, poor weather, and low altitudes.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

AMO utilizes a streamlined application process for full-time opportunities. There are three primary ways to apply:

1. Direct Contact: Complete 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.

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Successful candidates will complete a three-part assessment. A duty location will be offered after this assessment, based on operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include the Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background. We actively seek to diversify our workforce and welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to national security and law enforcement excellence.