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 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, Helicopter.
• At least 1500 flight hours, with up to 500 hours waived, and 250 hours as a Pilot-in-Command, 75 hours as an Instrument pilot, and 75 hours as a Night pilot.
• An FAA Class 2 medical certificate valid within the last 12 months.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized professional aviation experience.
• Experience flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight.
• Ability to evaluate information rapidly and make decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Knowledge of information systems and databases for conducting information surveys, queries, updates, and dissemination.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $88,509 - $163,996 per year.
• Excellent federal benefits including health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Opportunities for promotion and retention incentives.

Pay and Schedule

• Starting salaries range from $120,636 to $189,223 annually, depending on location and grade level.
• Retention Incentive available for certain locations.

Schedule

Duty locations are based on operational requirements and mission needs, including Southeast Region, Southwest Region, NASOC UAS locations, and others.

Application

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