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, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Maintaining vigilance and making rapid decisions during in-flight operations.
• Evaluating information and developing strategies to coordinate aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files, and disseminate information.
• 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 and Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating) or Airplane Rated (Airplane with instrument rating).
• At least 1500 flight hours, with up to 500 hours waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.
• 250 hours as a Pilot-in-Command, 75 hours as an Instrument pilot, and 75 hours at night.
• FAA Class 2 medical certificate within the last 12 months.
• UAS flight hours may be included in the total flight time requirement, but they do not count towards the 250 hours as a Pilot-in-Command, 75 hours as an Instrument pilot, and 75 hours at night.

Qualifications

• One 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent pay starting at $88,509 - $163,996 per year based on your qualifications and duty location.
• Exceptional federal benefits and job stability.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Pay

• GS-11 grade level: Up to $163,996 per year.
• GS-12 grade level: Up to $189,223 per year.
• GS-13 grade level: Up to $214,566 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time positions available.
• Opportunities to work at various duty locations within the Southeast, Southwest, and NASOC UAS regions.