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.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with a skilled team of pilots and professionals who are at the forefront of national security. You will perform critical duties including air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to intercept smuggled contraband via land, air, and sea. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve 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. If you are looking for job stability, exceptional federal benefits, and a chance to serve with a purpose-driven team, this is your opportunity to make your move.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

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

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 a copy of your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Apply directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Submit your application via the Airline Apps platform.

Stay Updated: We highly recommend opting 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.

Duty 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, which may include:

• Southeast Region: Homestead, FL and Aguadilla, PR.
• Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX.
• NASOC UAS Locations: Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX.

A duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment. The final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Southwest Border Region, Southeast Border Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC).

Equal Opportunity & Culture

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.