Air Interdiction Agent

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is a premier federal law enforcement agency with a critical mission to protect the nation's borders through aerial and maritime interdiction operations. AMO operates as a specialized component within CBP, focusing on aviation and marine-based efforts to detect, prevent, and interdict illegal activities such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, terrorism, and other transnational crimes. The organization prides itself on a team-oriented culture founded on professionalism, courage, and unwavering dedication to safeguarding America. Known for its elite recruits and cutting-edge technology, AMO provides highly skilled pilots and agents with exceptional training, career development opportunities, and comprehensive federal employment benefits to ensure long-term success in this vital mission. Working with AMO means joining a team of skilled professionals committed to excellence and serving the public with integrity, duty, and honor.

Air and Marine Operations is actively seeking qualified pilots for the position of Air Interdiction Agent (AIA). This is a full-time federal law enforcement role offering an exciting and rewarding career with top-tier pay and excellent job stability. The position involves aviation-based law enforcement activities focused on surveillance, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, weapons, narcotics, and other contraband at or entering the United States borders. Agents perform critical missions that incorporate aerial patrols, coordinated ground and air operations, intelligence gathering and analysis, and supporting search and rescue tasks. This role demands highly trained pilots experienced in multiple flight environments including night and adverse weather conditions. The hiring process is streamlined to attract experienced military pilots and aviation professionals who possess the necessary FAA certifications and flight hours. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with primary residency and meet age requirements. Compensation for Air Interdiction Agents ranges from $88,509 to $189,223 annually depending on the grade level, duty location, and incentives. Agents enjoy federal employment benefits such as health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, retirement plans, and on-the-job training. The position offers opportunities for progression from GS-11 through GS-13 levels and provides retention incentives at select duty locations. Duty stations include various strategic locations across the southeastern and southwestern U.S., Caribbean territories, and remote UAS sites. AMO encourages interested pilots to apply promptly to take advantage of recruitment incentives and career growth within one of the nation’s most respected aviation law enforcement organizations.