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Air Interdiction Agent

Davenport, HI, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,270.00 - $110,846.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Recruitment incentive
Retention incentive

Job Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a premier federal agency dedicated to protecting the United States' borders and enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws. One of its specialized components, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), plays a critical role in safeguarding the nation's air and sea frontiers by employing highly skilled pilots and agents. AMO is renowned for its elite teams of professionals committed to law enforcement operations that involve interdicting illegal activities targeting the U.S. This division acts as the aerial and maritime arm of CBP, utilizing cutting-edge technology and aircraft to ensure national security along the borders. The... Show More

Job Requirements

  • FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with applicable ratings
  • Minimum 1500 flight hours (waivers available to reduce to 1000 hours)
  • Minimum 250 pilot-in-command hours
  • Minimum 75 instrument hours
  • Minimum 75 night flying hours
  • 100 flight hours in the last 12 months
  • FAA Class 2 medical certification within last 12 months
  • U.S. citizenship
  • U.S. residency for at least 3 of last 5 years
  • Maximum age limit of 40 years at appointment (age waivers available under certain conditions)
  • Ability to complete law enforcement training
  • Willingness to travel and work various duty locations
  • Effective communication and decision-making skills

Job Qualifications

  • One year of specialized professional aviation experience as a pilot-in-command or sole manipulator in varied flight environments
  • Ability to evaluate information rapidly and make judicious decisions during flight operations
  • Experience developing strategies and coordinating air and ground assets
  • Proficiency in using information systems and databases for intelligence purposes
  • FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with appropriate ratings or equivalent military rating
  • Logged flight hours meeting pilot enter on duty minimums including pilot-in-command, instrument, and night hours
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to complete required law enforcement training
  • Strong decision-making and tactical skills

Job Duties

  • Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to 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
  • Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets
  • Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files, and disseminate information
  • Participating in training to maintain law enforcement standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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