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 illegally entering or attacking the United States. We offer skilled pilots an opportunity to join a law enforcement culture where daily operations are driven by a critical national security mandate.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will serve as a skilled pilot within a security-based, full-time law enforcement capacity. This role is designed for those seeking an exciting career that combines aviation expertise with federal service. You will perform aviation-based operations to support search and rescue, humanitarian efforts, and the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. The position demands the ability to monitor suspect behavior, analyze strategic intelligence, and make rapid, judicious decisions during in-flight operations in diverse environments, including night, poor weather, and low altitudes.

Hiring Process

The application process for Air Interdiction Agents is streamlined but rigorous. There are three primary ways to apply:

1. 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.
2. USAJOBS: Submit your application directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.

Candidates are encouraged to opt into CBP's talent repository by selecting the "Contact a Recruiter" button, choosing "Air and Marine Operations" and "Air Interdiction Agent" as the position of interest. This ensures you receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Successful candidates must complete a three-part assessment. Upon completion, a duty location will be offered based on operational and mission requirements. 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.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Veterans' preference eligibility is recognized in accordance with federal statutes, and specific provisions allow for age waivers for those with creditable law enforcement service or veterans' preference status.