PILOT - CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Elk Creek
Posted on: September 22, 2024
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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 Benefits Begin 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 Locations Locations 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, FL CAMB: Aguadilla, PR Southwest Region: Tucson and
Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX NASOC 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
Responsibilities 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: 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. Qualifications Experience: 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
Requirements Citizenship : 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 Apply Click 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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