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 entering the United States illegally.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role offers the opportunity to work with a skilled team of pilots and professionals in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts national security. You will conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities to intercept smuggled goods via land, air, or sea. 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 to fill these full-time, security-based positions. Whether you are looking for job stability, excellent federal benefits, or a chance to serve on the front lines of border security, this is your opportunity to make a move.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

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

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.

Stay Updated: We highly recommend 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. You will receive monthly emails regarding webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Note on Locations: Duty locations are assigned based on operational and mission requirements. Successful candidates must be willing to work at any location within their selected region, including the Southeast (Homestead, FL; Aguadilla, PR), Southwest (AZ, CA, TX), or NASOC UAS locations (AZ, TX). A duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment.

Equal Opportunity and Culture

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. As a federal law enforcement position within the Department of Homeland Security, this role requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to specific age and residency requirements, with temporary waivers and veterans' preference provisions available as outlined in federal statutes.