Air Interdiction Agent

Pilot CBP Air Interdiction

Agent

Air and Marine Operations

(AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP),

offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity

to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose

camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily

mission to protect America.

If you are looking

for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay,

exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to

make your move : become an Air Interdiction

Agent . AMO is actively recruiting for these

full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined

application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with

military training are in demand APPLY

TODAY!

Duty

Locations

Locations are offered

based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and

critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be

willing to work at any duty location within the region you select

to include but not limited to the

following : Southeast

Region : Homestead, FL and CAMB : 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

Duties

and Responsibilities

As an Air

Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law

enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction,

and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other

contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the

United States. Typical duties

include : Conducting air

patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the

interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or

vessels.

Monitoring behavior

patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels

believed to be engaged in illegal

activities.

Collecting,

refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical

intelligence.

Supporting

search and rescue and humanitarian

efforts.

Salary

and Benefits

Begin your career as

an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $106,000 -$127,000

per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and

possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below)

and overtime pay, up to 25% of your salary.

Your

starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law

Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and

Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position

has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may

be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level

automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at

each grade level (with supervisor

approval).

Example of annual compensation for the

first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently

authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR +

LEAP).

GS-11, 1st year annual

pay - $106,588

GS-12, 2nd

year annual pay -

$127,754

GS-13, 3rd year

annual pay -

$151,817

Example of annual

compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations

which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive

(amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS

Sites : Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo,

TX).

GS-11, 1st year annual

pay - $115,115

GS-12, 2nd

year annual pay -

$137,974

GS-13, 3rd year

annual pay -

$164,071

Example of annual

compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations

which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment

Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment

Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla,

PR).

GS-11, 1st year annual

pay - $127,906

GS-12, 2nd

year annual pay -

$153,305

GS-13, 3rd year

annual pay - $182,302

Air

Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal

employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance

plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation

in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional

and ROTH 401(k)

offering.

Qualifications

Experience :

You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year

of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties

such as : Flying as a

Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter

in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather,

unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or

speed.

Evaluating

information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during

in-flight

operations.

Developing

strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground

assets.

Using information

systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries,

update files and disseminate

information.

Experience may

include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command,

Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor,

Second in Command, or

Co-pilot.

Hiring

Minimums : Certification

& Ratings : A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot

Certification with one of the following

ratings :

Dual Rated : Airplane

(Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating

AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument

rating.

Airplane Rated :

Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with

instrument.

Helicopter

Rated : Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument

rating.

Equivalent military

rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based

on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms

or logbooks showing their status as a rated military

pilot).

Flight

Hours : Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight

hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on

duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command

hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver

available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the

last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being

waived by OPM through August 5,

2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for

assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1,

FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the

last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for

the AIA position.

Apply at

750 hours total

time : Applicants applying at

750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours

(depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their

own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight

assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75

instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12

months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by

OPM through August 5, 2025)

UAS

Flight Hours : Applicants may include UAS Predator A

(MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1),

Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may

be credited towards satisfying the "Total flight time" 1,500 flight

hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250

flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and

75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the

time of your Flight Assessment for

verification.

Other

Requirements

Citizenship :

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this

position.

Residency :

You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as

declared under international law) for at least three of the last

five years.

Age Requirement :

Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow

the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a

primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of

Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management

Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is

the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary

law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also

necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of

applicable service for

retirement.

NOTE : The Commissioner

of CBP has approved a temporary increase in

the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air

Interdiction Agent

position.

Age Waiver :

Creditable law enforcement officer service - Covered by

Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable

service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border

Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward

the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if

you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law

enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5

U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference

Eligibility : To ensure compliance with statutes

pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as

determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision

Isabella v. Dept of State,

the maximum age for original appointment articulated

above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to

veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must

submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the

time of

application.

Training :

This position has a training requirement. You may be required to

successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of

employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s)

of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will

result in placement into either a former or different position,

demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate

procedures.

Travel Required :

You may be expected to travel for this position

based on operational needs.

How to

Apply

There Are

Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction

Agent : 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;

OR

Apply

OR

Apply

on Airline

Apps.

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