Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onHotel Higgins, 416, West Birch Street, Glenrock, Converse County, Wyoming, 82637, 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 purpose in executing daily missions 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 mission is to detect, prevent, and apprehend terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States. This role offers the opportunity to work with a skilled team of pilots and professionals in a dynamic environment that combines high-stakes law enforcement with advanced aviation 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
The application process is streamlined and offers three primary pathways to apply:
- Direct Application: Complete the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with your resume.
- USAJOBS: Submit your application 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 to receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.
Assessment and Placement: Successful candidates will complete a three-part assessment. Duty locations are assigned based on operational and mission requirements after the assessment. Candidates must be willing to work at any location within their selected region (Southeast, Southwest, CAMB, or NASOC UAS locations).
Equal Opportunity
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' preference eligibility applies to those entitled under 5 U.S.C. 3312, and specific age waivers may apply for veterans or those with prior federal law enforcement service.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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What does a Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection will conduct air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to interdict smuggled contraband; monitor behavior patterns of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels engaged in illegal activities; develop strategies and coordinate aircraft and ground assets for mission success; and evaluate information rapidly and make judicious decisions during in-flight operations.
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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; Age 40 or under (or eligible for age waiver); FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with specific ratings; 1500 total flight hours (waiver to 1000 possible); and 250 Pilot-in-Command hours.
Where is the Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection located?expand_more
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in Hotel Higgins, 416, West Birch Street, Glenrock, Converse County, Wyoming, 82637, United States. This is a on-site role.