Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWAZR-FM (Woodstock), Landfill Road, Shenandoah County, Virginia, 22824, 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. 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 is designed for skilled pilots seeking to apply their expertise in a high-stakes environment where your decisions directly impact national security. You will partner with a diverse team to conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled contraband via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting critical 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. We offer a streamlined application process for candidates ready to make a significant move toward a stable, exciting career with exceptional federal benefits.
Hiring Process
There are three primary ways to apply to become an Air Interdiction Agent:
- 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: 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. This ensures you receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.
Assessment & Location: Upon successful completion of a three-part assessment, you will receive a final offer letter. Duty locations are assigned 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, disability status, or protected veteran status. Veterans' preference eligibility is recognized in accordance with federal statutes, and specific age waivers may apply for veterans or those with prior creditable law enforcement service.
Work location
Work model: On-site
WAZR-FM (Woodstock), Landfill Road, Shenandoah County, Virginia, 22824, United States
Virginia
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_circleDevelop strategies and coordinate aircraft and ground assets for mission success
- check_circleEvaluate information rapidly and make judicious decisions during in-flight operations
- check_circleSupport search and rescue and humanitarian efforts during aviation missions
- check_circleOperate aircraft as Pilot-in-Command in various environments including night and poor weather
- check_circleDetect, prevent, and apprehend terrorists and contraband entering the United States illegally
- 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 (waiver available)
- verifiedFAA Class 2 medical (or Class 1/Military) dated 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 (401k and ROTH 401k)check_circleOne-time $10,000 Recruitment Incentive for new hires after FLETCLaw Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
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In this Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent at U.S. Customs and Border Protection role, you 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; 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 WAZR-FM (Woodstock), Landfill Road, Shenandoah County, Virginia, 22824, 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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