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. Camaraderie, pride, and purpose are the hallmarks of our daily mission. We offer skilled pilots an opportunity to join a law enforcement career that combines aviation expertise with national security.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will serve as a critical asset in the detection, prevention, and apprehension of terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States. This is a full-time, security-based role where you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations, including air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities targeting smuggled goods via land, air, or sea.

You will be part of a dynamic environment where you monitor suspect behavior, analyze strategic intelligence, and support search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. The role demands rapid decision-making and the ability to coordinate aircraft and ground assets in diverse environments, from night operations to poor weather conditions.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

AMO utilizes a streamlined application process for interested candidates. There are three primary ways to apply:

1. Direct Contact: Complete 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.

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Successful candidates will undergo a three-part assessment. A duty location will be offered after this assessment, based on operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include the Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. As a federal law enforcement position, this role is subject to specific age and citizenship requirements, including a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position. Veterans' preference eligibility may also apply to age restrictions for those entitled to such preference under 5 U.S.C. 3312.