Air Interdiction Agent

About the role

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking skilled pilots for the Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) position. This role involves aviation-based law enforcement operations to detect, prevent, interdict, and apprehend terrorists, weapons, and other contraband.

Responsibilities

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Making rapid decisions and developing strategies during in-flight operations.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).
• 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months.
• FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent pay with potential for additional compensation based on duty location.
• Exceptional federal benefits including health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Pay

Starting salaries range from $120,636 to $189,223 annually, depending on the grade level and duty location. Additional incentives include a Recruitment Incentive of $10,000 after FLETC completion, Retention Incentive, and Special Salary Rate (SSR).

Schedule

Full-time positions with flexible schedules based on operational requirements.

Benefits

• Retirement plan similar to a traditional and ROTH 401(k).

Application

To apply, fill out the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with a copy of your resume. Alternatively, apply on USAJOBS or Airline Apps. Stay updated by opting into CBP’s talent repository.