Pilot - Customs and Border Protection
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Pearland
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding job that also
provides great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to
make your move. The Air and Marine Operations (AMO) component of
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in
a career 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. THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE: Applicants will be
referred for selection consideration throughout the announcement
open period. WAIVED: The 100 flight hours in the last 12 months
qualification requirement is waived through August 1, 2024. CBP is
recruiting now for these full-time security-based opportunities
with the nation's largest law enforcement organization charged with
maintaining the security of our national borders while facilitating
lawful international travel and trade. Salary and Benefits You will
begin your career as a GS-11 grade level Air Interdiction Agent
(AIA) and make $80,081 to $104,101 - note, this is a career ladder
position, with 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
will also 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. Duties and
Responsibilities As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will
perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the
detection, prevention, interdiction, & 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.
Duty Locations Locations are offered based on operational
requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring
needs as determined by Air and Marine Operations. The duty location
listed in a final offer letter may include any geographic location
within the Southwest Border Region, Southeast Border Region,
Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), 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; Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego,
CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX; NASOC UAS locations: Sierra
Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX; and CAMB: Aguadilla, PR You may qualify
for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency
policy. 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 the following ratings:
Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with
instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating;
or Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine
land) with instrument; or Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter
with instrument rating; or 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); 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months-
this qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM
through August 1, 2024. 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 Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening
questions. You will then be provided a link to 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. If you have questions about the application process,
contact a recruiter through the AMO website
(www.cbp.gov/careers/amo) and check the CBP calendar at
www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming
informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual
career events.
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