US hiring Air Interdiction Agents

[AirDX]

CBP is looking to hire Air Interdiction Agents.

See the announcement at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/356632000.  More details at: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/customs_careers/air_marine/

This announcement closing date has been extended to Tuesday,  January 21, 2014 or on the day that 1,200 eligible applications are received, whichever comes first.*

Due to the extensive pre-employment screening process, we are actively recruiting to fill future Air Interdiction Agent vacancies within OAM. If you are interested in a career with CBP as an Air Interdiction Agent, we encourage you to apply to this announcement.

[BHartman007]

After reading all that, I still have no idea what they do I'm out of a job, too...

[Spaceman3750]

After reading all that, I still have no idea what they do I'm out of a job, too...

They fly CBP helicopters to support field operations. Pursuing fugitives from the air, transporting agents to remote locations, etc.

[BHartman007]

After reading all that, I still have no idea what they do I'm out of a job, too...

They fly CBP helicopters to support field operations. Pursuing fugitives from the air, transporting agents to remote locations, etc.

Hmm. Do you think they'll care that I can't fly a chopper?

[Eclipse]

File a complaint that they are "discriminating against non-pilots" and you'll probably get hired.

[AirDX]

After reading all that, I still have no idea what they do I'm out of a job, too...

They fly CBP helicopters to support field operations. Pursuing fugitives from the air, transporting agents to remote locations, etc.

They fly both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, and hire pilots accordingly.  According to the brochure on the web site, during 2009-2011 they conducted new-hire evaluations with about 43 fixed-wing pilots, 21 rotary-wing pilots, and 32 dual-rated pilots.   

[Spaceman3750]

After reading all that, I still have no idea what they do I'm out of a job, too...

They fly CBP helicopters to support field operations. Pursuing fugitives from the air, transporting agents to remote locations, etc.

They fly both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, and hire pilots accordingly.  According to the brochure on the web site, during 2009-2011 they conducted new-hire evaluations with about 43 fixed-wing pilots, 21 rotary-wing pilots, and 32 dual-rated pilots.   

I guess I didn't know they had fixed wing.

[AirDX]

Oops, just read this fine print on this announcement:

This announcement is to fill Aircraft (Dual Rating) and Rotorcraft Helicopter positions only.

[AirDX]

After reading all that, I still have no idea what they do I'm out of a job, too...

They fly CBP helicopters to support field operations. Pursuing fugitives from the air, transporting agents to remote locations, etc.

They fly both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, and hire pilots accordingly.  According to the brochure on the web site, during 2009-2011 they conducted new-hire evaluations with about 43 fixed-wing pilots, 21 rotary-wing pilots, and 32 dual-rated pilots.   

I guess I didn't know they had fixed wing.

They have about a dozen different fixed-wing types from C-182s to Citations to P-3s.

[Mustang]

Must be under age 40 when hired.  Only the government is permitted to engage in age discrimination.

[Flying Pig]

You have to have prior sworn LE experience to qualify for this particular recruitment and be dual rated OR an instrument rated helicopter pilot.  So if you are "just" an airplane pilot, it don't cut it ....  Oh.... looky here... .I meet all three 

[BHartman007]

You have to have prior sworn LE experience to qualify for this particular recruitment and be dual rated OR an instrument rated helicopter pilot.

I'm a solo rated student pilot, I've been on several ride alongs, I can play an instrument and I have an RC helo. Sign me up.

[Flying Pig]

I think you are in.  Where there is a will there is a waiver

[PHall]

You have to have prior sworn LE experience to qualify for this particular recruitment and be dual rated OR an instrument rated helicopter pilot.  So if you are "just" an airplane pilot, it don't cut it ....  Oh.... looky here... .I meet all three 

Now, can you get them to pay for your relocation expenses?

[BHartman007]

Oh.... looky here... .I meet all three 

Must be under age 40 when hired.

But do you meet all 4?

[Flying Pig]

Yeah that too

[PHall]

Rob, here's your real challenge.

Get them to hire you, assign you to the Riverside Air Unit and get them to pay your relocation expenses!

[Flying Pig]

The deadline was Jan 2 and was extended 3 weeks.  Interesting.......

[BHartman007]

The deadline was Jan 2 and was extended 3 weeks.  Interesting.......

They're waiting for you.

[Flying Pig]

They need to close that thing up and get this ball rolling!

[blackrain]

Actually the over 40 limitation can be waived if you qualify for veteran's preference. I'll give the current administration credit for that little benefit. I lack the total time though I should have my commercial license this weekend if my checkride goes well.

Flying Pig was my first thought when I saw the announcement and the requirements, dual rated (including LE experience). Interesting to see how many will be able to make all the required qualifications given the number of high time military helo pilot's after OIF/OEF. I imagine LE experience will be the one thing most don't have.

Honestly my best hope to do this type of flying will be if CAP gets some type of support role for CBP.

[Flying Pig]

Well, application status now says "Complete".  Whatever that means.

[PHall]

Well, application status now says "Complete".  Whatever that means.

It means that the black vans should be out front shortly!

[Flying Pig]

Well, application status now says "Complete".  Whatever that means.

It means that the black vans should be out front shortly!

Oh sweet!  I didn't know I got chauffeured to the academy.   Why are they asking me to put this black bag over my head?  Is there going to be a surprise!!??

[abdsp51]

You may end up in my neck of the woods..