Air Interdiction Agent

Join our team as an Air Interdiction Agent, flying both airplanes and helicopters to support law enforcement operations. This role requires extensive piloting experience, rapid decision-making, and the ability to coordinate complex airborne and ground assets.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (or sole manipulator) of airplanes and helicopters in diverse flight conditions (night, poor weather, low altitude, challenging terrain).
• Make rapid and sound judgments during in-flight operations.
• Develop strategies and coordinate air and ground assets for missions.
• Utilize information systems and databases for surveys, queries, and information dissemination.
• Operate aircraft sensor systems (e.g., radar, night-vision goggles) for law enforcement.
• Coordinate and conduct airborne law enforcement missions.
• *Minimum Qualifications (GS-11 Grade Level):**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level, performing duties such as Pilot-in-Command, First Officer, or similar roles involving the core responsibilities listed above. This includes both paid and qualifying volunteer experience.
• **Total Flight Hours:** 1500 total flight hours (may be waived to 1000 hours).

* Applicants can apply with 750 hours but must reach 1000 hours (or waived amount) before the 3-part assessment. * UAS (Predator A/B) flight hours can count towards total time only, not PIC, instrument, or night hours.

• **Specific Flight Hours:**

* 250 Pilot-in-Command hours. * 75 Instrument hours. * 75 Night hours. * *Note: 100 flight hours in the last 12 months is currently waived until August 4, 2026.* * *No military flight hour conversion allowed.*

• **Pilot Certification:** Current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with instrument rating, possessing one of the following:

* Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) and Rotorcraft Helicopter. * Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land). * Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter. * Equivalent military rating accepted (requires official documentation).

• **Medical Certificate:** FAA Class 2 medical required at the time of the 3-part assessment (dated within the last 12 months). FAA Class 1, Class 2, or military medical dated within 12 months qualifies for the pre-employment process.
• *Additional Pre-employment Requirements:**
• **Background Investigation:** Thorough background check required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• **Polygraph Examination:** Required for non-CBP law enforcement employees (reciprocity and veteran waivers may apply).
• **Residency:** Must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years (waivers possible for specific U.S. government-related foreign service).
• **Probationary Period:** A one-year probationary period applies for new federal employees.
• Your resume must clearly detail how you meet all flight hour and experience requirements.*