Air Interdiction Agent - Border Protection
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Litchfield Park
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled PILOTS interested in law
enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team
of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and
purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.If
you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with great
pay, 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 with military
training are in high demand-APPLY TODAY!WAIVED: The "100 flight
hours in the last 12 months" qualification requirement is waived
through August 1, 2024. 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 receive the full package of federal
employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a
generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the
Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k)
offering. Duty LocationsLocations are offered based on operational
requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring
needs as determined by AMO. The duty location listed in a final
offer letter may include any geographic location within the
Southeast Border Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB),
Southwest Border Region, and National Air Security Operation
Centers (NASOC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) locations. You must
be willing to work at any duty location within that region to
include but not limited to the following:Southeast Region:
Homestead, FLCAMB: Aguadilla, PRSouthwest Region: Tucson and Yuma,
AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TXNASOC UAS
locations: Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX***AMO is currently
seeking multi engine pilots for the following locations:
Jacksonville, FL, Conroe, and Corpus Christi, TX, Hammond, LA,
Aguadilla, PR. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation
expenses in accordance with agency policy. 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.
- Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain,
Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified
Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.Hiring Minimums:
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; 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). 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-TEMPORARILY
WAIVED THRU AUGUST 1, 2024. All other flight hours requirements
listed remain in effect.FAA Class I medical required for assessment
dated within last 12 calendar months; FAA Class II medical will
qualify. It must be dated within last 12 calendar months. However,
at the time of your Flight Assessment you MUST present a FAA 1st
Class Medical Certificate dated within the previous 12 calendar
months.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 own
expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment.
Applicant must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument,
75-night hours and 100 flight hours in the last 12 months.UAS
Flight Hours: 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 variant 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
time of your Flight Assessment for verification. 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: In accordance
with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law
enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for
selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their
40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security
Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are
currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian
law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.
8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).Travel Required: You 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.* THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE
PUBLIC NOTICE: Category rating, Veterans' Preference and
traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.
Applicants will be referred for selection consideration throughout
the announcement open period.
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