Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States
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 sense of purpose in its daily mission to secure the nation's borders.
About the Role
As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. Your primary mission is to detect, prevent, and apprehend terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a skilled team of pilots and law enforcement officers, combining your aviation expertise with critical security operations.
You will conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities targeting smuggled goods via land, air, and sea. The role involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. AMO actively seeks seasoned pilots and those with military training to fill these full-time, security-based positions.
Hiring Process & Application Instructions
There are three ways to apply to become an Air Interdiction Agent:
- 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.
- USAJOBS: Apply directly through the USAJOBS portal.
- Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.
Stay Updated: It is highly recommended to opt into CBP's talent repository by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. Choose Air and Marine Operations and Air Interdiction Agent as your position of interest, then complete the pre-screening questions. You will receive monthly emails regarding webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.
Selection Process: Duty locations are offered based on operational and mission requirements. A specific duty location will be assigned after successfully completing a three-part assessment. You must be willing to work at any location within the region you select, including the Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. 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 is recognized in accordance with federal statutes.
Work location
Work model: On-site
NoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States
Omaha, Nebraska
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to interdict smuggled contraband
- check_circleMonitor behavior patterns of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels engaged in illegal activities
- check_circlePerform aviation-based law enforcement to detect and prevent terrorist entry into the United States
- check_circleSupport search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions
- check_circleCollect, refine, and analyze strategic and tactical intelligence for law enforcement operations
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Citizen
- verifiedPrimary U.S. residency for 3 of last 5 years
- verifiedMaximum age 40 (or 37 without waiver)
- verifiedFAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings
- verified1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible)
- verified250 Pilot-in-Command hours
- verified75 Instrument hours
- verified75 Night hours
- verified100 flight hours in last 12 months
- verifiedFAA Class 2 medical (or Class 1/Military) within 12 months
- verified1 year specialized aviation experience as PIC or sole manipulator
Nice to Have
Seasoned pilots and those with military training.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and other insurance planscheck_circleGenerous annual and sick leave programcheck_circleThrift Savings Plan (retirement plan akin to 401(k))check_circleOne-time $10,000 Recruitment Incentive for new hiresLaw Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
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A Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for the following: Conduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to interdict smuggled contraband; Monitor behavior patterns of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels engaged in illegal activities; Perform aviation-based law enforcement to detect and prevent terrorist entry into the United States; and Support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions.
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To qualify for the Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection position, applicants should have: U.S. Citizen; Primary U.S. residency for 3 of last 5 years; Maximum age 40 (or 37 without waiver); FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings; 1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible); and 250 Pilot-in-Command hours.
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Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in NoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has listed this Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent role as on-site.
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Key skills for Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection include Faa Commercial Pilot Certification; Faa Atp Pilot Certification; Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating; Airplane Multi-Engine Land Rating; Instrument Rating; Rotorcraft Helicopter Rating; Faa Class 2 Medical; and Faa Class 1 Medical.
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