Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth Valley Way, City of Palmer Central Business District, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
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 the United States. We offer skilled pilots an opportunity to join a law enforcement career that combines aviation expertise with national security.
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 high-stakes environment. Your day-to-day activities involve conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit missions to intercept smuggled goods via land, air, or sea. You will monitor suspect behavior, analyze strategic intelligence, and support search and rescue efforts. This is a full-time, security-based position offering job stability and the chance to work alongside a dedicated team on the front lines of border security.
The application process for Air Interdiction Agents is streamlined but rigorous. There are three primary ways to apply:
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Successful candidates will be offered a duty location based on operational and mission requirements after completing a three-part assessment. You must be willing to work at any location within the selected region, including the Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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.
Work model: On-site
South Valley Way, City of Palmer Central Business District, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Palmer
Seasoned pilots and those with military training.
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