Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent

Company: Vaia GmbH
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

Potosi Full-Time 104000 - 125000 $ / year (est.) No home office possibleAt a Glance

• Tasks: Join an elite team to conduct aviation-based law enforcement operations and protect America.
• Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a rewarding career in Air and Marine Operations.
• Benefits: Earn up to $125,000 with excellent federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Why this job: Exciting mission-driven work with camaraderie and pride in serving your country.
• Qualifications: Must have 1,500 flight hours; military training and FAA certifications are preferred.
• Other info: Age limit temporarily raised to 40 for applicants; relocation expenses may be reimbursed.The predicted salary is between 104000 - 125000 $ per year.Air 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! WAIVED: The "100 flight hours in the last 12 months" qualification requirement has been waived.Salary and BenefitsBegin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $104,000-125,000 per year based on your GS-11 grade level qualifications plus location and overtime pay. 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). 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.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs 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:
  • 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.
  • Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.QualificationsExperience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
    • Flying 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.
    • Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
    • Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
    • Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.Hiring MinimumsPilot 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; see Required Documents in the job announcement regarding the Flight Hour Waiver). A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings: Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating. Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument. Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating. Equivalent 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).Other RequirementsCitizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement. NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.Travel RequiredYou may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.How to ApplyClick the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations (Air Interdiction Agent/Pilot), then complete the pre-screening questions. You'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP. You will then be provided with links to the Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application process.Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction AgentJoining Air and Marine Operations (AMO) as a Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent means becoming part of an elite team dedicated to protecting America, where camaraderie and purpose drive our mission. With competitive salaries ranging from $104,000 to $125,000, exceptional federal benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement, AMO offers a rewarding work environment that values your skills and commitment. Experience the unique advantage of serving in diverse locations across the Southeast and Southwest regions, all while contributing to national security in a meaningful way.
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