Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $182,302.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Law enforcement availability pay
Recruitment incentive
Retention incentive
Job Description
Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is a critical component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security. AMO provides skilled pilots with the unique opportunity to join an elite team dedicated to law enforcement missions focused on protecting the United States. It is recognized for its camaraderie, pride, and a purposeful daily mission to keep the country safe. This federal law enforcement arm combines aviation expertise with tactical operations, offering Pilots interested in law enforcement a highly rewarding career path marked by excellent pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability. AMO actively recruits full-time Air... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
- Maximum age of 40 at time of original appointment (age waiver available)
- FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with required ratings or equivalent military rating
- Minimum 1500 flight hours (with possible waiver to 1000 hours)
- 250 Pilot-in-Command hours
- 75 Instrument hours
- 75 Night hours
- 100 flight hours in the last 12 months
- Current FAA Class 2 medical or higher medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months
- Willingness to accept duty assignments in any location within selected regions
- Ability to complete CBP training requirements
- Proof of Veterans Preference if applicable
- Compliance with DHS law enforcement appointment laws
Job Qualifications
- One year of specialized professional aviation experience such as Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in varied flight environments
- Ability to rapidly evaluate information and make prompt decisions during in-flight operations
- Experience developing aviation strategies and coordinating air and ground assets
- Proficiency using information systems and databases for intelligence analysis
- FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with required ratings or equivalent military rating
- Minimum 1500 flight hours including required Pilot-in-Command, instrument, and night hours
- Current FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance within the past 12 months
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to complete required CBP law enforcement training
- Eligible under age requirements with possible waivers
- Military aviation experience considered highly desirable
Job Duties
- Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the 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
- Coordinating aircraft and ground assets during missions
- Operating aviation systems under adverse weather and challenging flight conditions
- Ensuring compliance with law enforcement procedures during interdiction missions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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