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Originally Posted by jbail3p  MikeD have you ever heard of anyone with no hours getting a flying gig? I am not rich so i am paying as i go. would it be better to get in now and then get my ticekts or finish my tickets and then try for a job? Are there non flying gigs with the AIA? ie RADAR? |
Two ways to go on that:
As mentioned before, the current CBP Air & Marine combines the former US Customs air and US Border Patrol air. Customs hires all of it's pilots with 1500TT min and a host of other requirements. However, a program USBP used to use exclusively is still in use, that of Pilot Trainee. That's where they take BP ground agents who apply and have (I believe) 3 years as a ground agent, and they can earn their ratings to become pilots with BP. The specifics of which I'm not extremely sure on, but that is an opportunity available to take advantage of. Member BillErvin here would know more of the specifics on that since he has background from the green side of the house.
There are what are called AEAs, or Aerial Enforcement Agents. Essentially crewmembers who are also law enforcement. They serve as tactical team leaders on the Blackhawk, as well as radar operators on the Citations. However, many of these guys are hired from prior BP agents.