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. 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. This role is designed for skilled pilots interested in a mission-driven environment where you will work alongside a dedicated team to detect, prevent, and apprehend terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States.

Your day-to-day operations involve conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities to intercept smuggled goods via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. You will monitor suspect behavior patterns, analyze strategic and tactical intelligence, and support critical search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. This is a full-time, security-based opportunity offering job stability and the chance to serve on the front lines of national security.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

AMO utilizes a streamlined application process for qualified 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.

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 complete pre-screening questions. This ensures you receive monthly updates regarding webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Successful candidates will undergo a three-part assessment. Upon completion, a duty location will be offered based on operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the selected region, which includes the Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), and National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.

Equal Opportunity and Culture

AMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. The agency adheres to specific provisions regarding age and citizenship requirements to ensure the integrity of law enforcement appointments within the Department of Homeland Security.