Air Interdiction Agent [Apply Now] Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Pilot CBP Air Interdiction Agent Air and Marine Operations(AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP),offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunityto work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whosecamaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their dailymission to protect America. If you are looking for an exciting andrewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefitsand job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an AirInterdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-timesecurity-based opportunities with a streamlined applicationprocess. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military trainingare in demand

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Duty Locations Locations are offeredbased on operational requirements, mission requirements, andcritical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must bewilling to work at any duty location within the region you selectto include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:

Homestead, FL and CAMB:

Aguadilla, PR Southwest Region:

Tucson andYuma, AZ; San Diego, CA;

El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX NASOC UASlocations:

Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX Duties andResponsibilities As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you willperform aviation-based law enforcement operations for thedetection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension ofterrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and personsfrom illegally entering or attacking the United States.

Typicalduties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuitactivities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband vialand vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patternsand activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed tobe engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, andanalyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting searchand rescue and humanitarian efforts. Salary and Benefits Begin yourcareer as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $106,000
• 127,000 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 gradelevel and possible extra compensation based on your duty location(see below) and overtime pay, up to 25% of your salary.

Yourstarting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); LawEnforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; andRetention Incentive. This career ladder position has a grade levelprogression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for apromotion to the next higher grade level automatically (withoutre-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (withsupervisor approval). Example of annual compensation for the firstthree years at our new-hire locations which are currentlyauthorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the

SSR LEAP

).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay
• $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay
• $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay
• $151,817 Example ofannual compensation for the first three years at our new-hirelocations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% RetentionIncentive (amounts below include the

SSR LEAP 10

%

RetentionIncentive UAS Sites:

Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo,TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay
• $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd yearannual pay
• $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay
• $164,071Example of annual compensation for the first three years at ournew-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).

• GS-11,1st year annual pay
• $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay
• $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay
• $182,302 Air InterdictionAgents are eligible to select from an array of federal employmentbenefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, agenerous annual and sick leave program, and participation in theThrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and

ROTH 401

(k) offering.

Qualifications Experience:

You qualify forthe GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specializedprofessional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane andhelicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poorweather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluatinginformation rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly duringin-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinatingaircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems anddatabases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files anddisseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of anaircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, FirstOfficer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, orCo-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings:

A current FAACommercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the followingratings:

• Dual Rated:

  Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engineland) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter withinstrument rating.

• Airplane Rated:

  Airplane (Single-engine landor multi-engine land) with instrument.

•

Helicopter Rated:

Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.

• Equivalent militaryrating of the above at the time of application (eligibility basedon military flight experience must provide official orders, formsor logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

FlightHours:

Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimumsto 1000 hours. 250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents);and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualificationrequirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5,2025. FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within thelast 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Militarymedical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifiesto start the pre-employment process for the AIA position. Apply at750 hours total time:

Applicants applying at 750 flight hours arerequired to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on thenumber of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense beforebeing able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants muststill meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours(100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualificationrequirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5,2025)

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 flight hours. These hours maybe credited towards satisfying the “Total flight time” 1,500 flighthour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at thetime 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 (includesprotectorates as declared under international law) for at leastthree of the last five years.

Age Requirement:

Provisions of PublicLaws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age forinitial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer positionwithin the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordancewith DHS Management Directive 251-03, the “day before anindividual’s 37th birthday” is the maximum age for originalappointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officerwithin DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure thatyou are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service forretirement.

NOTE:

The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporaryincrease in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placementinto an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver:

Creditable lawenforcement officer service

• Covered by Title 5 U.

S.C. 8336(c) orTitle 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on orafter July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum agerequirement. This age restriction may not apply if you arecurrently serving in a federal civilian (not military) lawenforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans’ Preference Eligibility:

To ensurecompliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment ofpreference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit SystemsProtection Board in its decision Isabella v. Dept of State, themaximum age for original appointment articulated above shall notapply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans’ preferenceeligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran’sPreference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:

This position has a training requirement. You may berequired to successfully complete the training requirement as acondition of employment. Failure to successfully complete therequired course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards andpolicies will result in placement into either a former or differentposition, demotion, or separation as determined by management andappropriate procedures.

Travel Required:

You may be expected totravel for this position based on operational needs. How to ApplyThere Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an

Air Interdiction Agent:

1. Fill out the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist andemail it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov alongwith a copy of your resume; OR 2. Apply on USAJOBS ; OR 3. Apply onAirline Apps. Stay Updated Opt into CBP’s talent repository(highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button.

For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, AirInterdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

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