Minimum 2 years of experience in operations, transportation, warehousing, dispatching, or customer service.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules including nights.
High school diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate.

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Turlock, CA 95380

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Air Interdiction Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Modesto, CA 95351

$110,846/yr

~ 25 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
_Citizenship_ : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
_Age Requirement:_ Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the \"day before an individual's 37th birthday\" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.
_Experience_ You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:
_FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position._
_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 their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)
_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 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 Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.
_Training_ : This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.
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).
Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
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).
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.
Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
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.
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.
_Travel Required:_ You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.
Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
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 This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.
_Veterans' Preference Eligibility_ : To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision _Isabella_ v. _Dept of State,_ the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.
A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:
_NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a _temporary_ increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position._
_Age Requirement:_ Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the \"day before an individual\'s 37th birthday\" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.
_Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -_ Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
_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.
Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.