Air Interdiction Agent

divh2Pilot-CBP Air Interdiction Agent/h2pAir and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America. If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demand- APPLY TODAY! DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW! Duty Locations Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:/ppstrongSoutheast Region:/strong Homestead, FL and CAMB: Aguadilla, PR/ppstrongSouthwest Region:/strong Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX/ppstrongNASOC UAS locations:/strong Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX/ppstrongDuties and Responsibilities/strong As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:/pulliConducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels./liliMonitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities./liliCollecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence./liliSupporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts./li/ulpstrongSalary and Benefits/strong Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location./ppstrongRecruitment Incentive:/strong New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)/ppYour starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive. This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval)./ppExample of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP)./pulliGS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588/liliGS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754/liliGS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,817/li/ulpExample of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX)./pulliGS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115/liliGS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974/liliGS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071/li/ulpExample of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR)./pulliGS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906/liliGS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305/liliGS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302/li/ulpAir Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering./ppstrongQualifications Experience:/strong You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:/pulliFlying 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./liliEvaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations./liliDeveloping strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets./liliUsing information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information./liliExperience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot./li/ulpstrongHiring Minimums: Certification

Ratings:/strong A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:/pulliDual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating./liliAirplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument./liliHelicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating./liliEquivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot)./li/ulpstrongFlight Hours:/strong Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours. 250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026. FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position. Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)/ppstrongUAS Flight Hours:/strong Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the Total flight time 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification./ppstrongOther Requirements/strong Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position./p/div