Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Leupp
Posted on: May 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.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.
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: 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). 75 Night hours (Flight
Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); FAA Class I medical
required for assessment dated within last 12 calendar months; FAA
Class II medical will qualify. However, at the time of your Flight
Assessment you MUST present a FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate
dated within the previous 12 calendar months. Applicant must still
meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, 75-night hours and 100
flight hours in the last 12 months. UAS hours do not count towards
the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours
Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. S. residency (includes
protectorates as declared under international law) for at least
three of the last five years. In accordance with Public Law
100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement
provisions. Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this
position based on operational needs. 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 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. Category rating, Veterans' Preference and traditional
rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.
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