Air Interdiction Agent - CBP Pilot

[C150J]

They finally opened these jobs up...


http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/get...&TabNum=1&rc=7

[Ian J]

I don't see any mins listed... anyone else know?

[C150J]

Originally Posted by ChinookDriver

I don't see any mins listed... anyone else know?

They're in there under "qualifications."

1500 TT
250PIC
75 "NIGHT/INSTRUMENT"

Probably nixed the 500 ME requirement since acquiring PC-12's.

[Ian J]

Ahhh. Cool!

Doesn't look like a bad gig AND they take helo and airplane time. I might have a shot at this one!

[C150J]

Originally Posted by ChinookDriver

Ahhh. Cool!

Doesn't look like a bad gig AND they take helo and airplane time. I might have a shot at this one!

I'd encourage you to apply!!!! Be prepared for a 16-24 month hiring timeline... the G is NOTORIOUS for long hiring processes. If you apply, I'd love to hear how it goes... this is a long term goal of mine.

[Ian J]

Just applied. Don't meet the minimum TT, but what the heck. I have all that other stuff they want on the app like formation flying, low level, NVGs, insertions and all that hooah stuff. So, you never know!

Thanks for the post!

[C150J]

Originally Posted by ChinookDriver

Just applied. Don't meet the minimum TT, but what the heck. I have all that other stuff they want on the app like formation flying, low level, NVGs, insertions and all that hooah stuff. So, you never know!

Thanks for the post!

No problem! I wish you the best. I know the G is very strict on hour requirements thanks to OPM (1500 has always been the magic number for 2181 positions), but who knows!!

That's my biggest frustration with government jobs... I was up for an 1811 (Criminal Investigator/Special Agent) position last year, and had to be technically DQ'd because I qualified for a higher pay grade but my entry program (outstanding scholar) was only for GS-7 positions. I was even willing to enter under the lower grade, but "once the announcement is written we can't change it." Argh! Oh well, I love my current job (121) and can see myself here!

J.

[Texasspilot]

Im applying!!! thankyou!

[meyers9163]

Interesting position. If you have the times why not apply..... Worth a shot!

[wheelsup]

Mobility: Mobility is a major factor in this occupation and you must sign a mobility agreement. Occupants of this position are regularly reassigned to new locations for the good of the service with little advance notice. You must be willing to comply with this requirement.

Any idea where these guys are based? How often do they move around?

[Ian J]

There's a listing on one of the tabs of over 20 possible bases - mostly in the SW. On the app you can click on what bases you prefer.

[C150J]

From a law enforcement board:

http://www.911jobforums.com/showthre...783#post447783

Seems to be some concern over what these folks actually do...

[dc3flyer]

I had heard that border patrol pilots had to work on the ground as ground agents for a year or two before they could be pilots. I don't know if they have changed this rule or not, but I applied.

Your right, it's worth a shot!

[raven8]

I put my app in . Way short of the TT but dual rated. Wish me luck. Fly safe.

[Bandit_Driver]

what does the board patrol fly in regards to Fixed wing aircraft?

[C150J]

Originally Posted by Bandit_Driver

what does the board patrol fly in regards to Fixed wing aircraft?

PC-12s, C210s, and Citations. P-3 Orions from Legacy Customs (where all BPs assets came from) are not under control of the BP Chiefs...

J.

[dc3flyer]

I heard that average Joe from the civilian world would probably NEVER get a chance to fly one of their P-3's. I got to see the inside of one of them last year when Hurricane Rita was headed in. They repositioned it to El Paso and after the hurricane they were going to fly over where it hit and send live video to the White House. It was real cool,got to meet the pilots and crew... I wish I remembered their names to call them up for a reference!

[Ian J]

Follow-up:

No go on this job... got the following automated email:

You do not meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this specialty and grade.

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL MESSAGE. IT IS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED.

For additional information, please refer to the vacancy announcement for this position.

[Champcar]

Originally Posted by dc3flyer

I heard that average Joe from the civilian world would probably NEVER get a chance to fly one of their P-3's. I got to see the inside of one of them last year when Hurricane Rita was headed in. They repositioned it to El Paso and after the hurricane they were going to fly over where it hit and send live video to the White House. It was real cool,got to meet the pilots and crew... I wish I remembered their names to call them up for a reference!

That sucks. I'd love to fly the P-3. I wonder what the Navy is going to do with them all when they get retired here soon. Davis Montham has a TON of P-3's, great airplane.

[goflyhelo]

It appears the job is no longer on USAJOBS....does anybody know if the job is still available or where I could get more info?

Thanks!

[C150J]

Vacancy is closed, sorry!

CD - sorry to hear, but that's to be expected. That unit got TORCHED on that other forum though... sounds like you're not missin' out (since they moved to CBP vs. the old Customs).

J

[dc3flyer]

Originally Posted by ChinookDriver

Follow-up:

No go on this job... got the following automated email:

You do not meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements

I got an email saying I am eligable, and will be until March 2007. It also said that I would "ONLY receive additional notification if I was selected by a review board" or something like that.

It was pretty cool getting an email from 1300 Pennsylvania Ave anyway!