U.S. Customs and Border Protection (AIA/AEO)

[deek]

Does anyone else see this as a loosing battle to air drones. Seems like drones would be perfectly suited for this mission. I hate to see pilots getting out of airplanes, but if drones were ever to be used in mass, this would be it.

[mjg407]

Originally Posted by deek

Does anyone else see this as a loosing battle to air drones. Seems like drones would be perfectly suited for this mission. I hate to see pilots getting out of airplanes, but if drones were ever to be used in mass, this would be it.

Here's the problem with UAVs. The really cool guchi ones are pricey (Global Hawk, Predator), they rely on SATCOM to downlink imagery, and right now the military is maxing the bandwith on a lot of those areas. I see them becoming a part of homeland security as a force multiplier, but you still are going to need the manned vehicles.

[BillErvin]

Who'd you meet and was it Glynco or Artesia Use to work in both places!!

They had a trainee program if you were already in CBP somewhere (Border Patrol, Inspections, Anti smuggling. Times were lot less, not sure if they do it anymore.

They do prefer a strong military background, mostly because you might be flying and you might be in the back of the UH60 ready to take down the bad guys once they force them down. They were hiring Aviation Enforcement Officers that ride in back as radar operator and perform the take down stuff as well. Not sure if they are still hiring on that one.

[Ian J]

I called the hiring guys today to follow up with them and make sure my application was received and in good shape. The lady I talked to was very nice, and confirmed my application was in and that I had a competitive score. The max score is 110 (5 extra points possible for being a veteran, 10 possible extra for being a disabled vet.) Looking at all the questions on the application, former military flying experience, tactical experience, NVG experience, low-level and mountain experience, and dual-rated experience appear to weight heavily in this score.

She also told me it generally takes about 90 days before a first interview occurs, but based on my score, I should get a call within that time frame.

[BillErvin]

Originally Posted by Ian J

I called the hiring guys today to follow up with them and make sure my application was received and in good shape. The lady I talked to was very nice, and confirmed my application was in and that I had a competitive score. The max score is 110 (5 extra points possible for being a veteran, 10 possible extra for being a disabled vet.) Looking at all the questions on the application, former military flying experience, tactical experience, NVG experience, low-level and mountain experience, and dual-rated experience appear to weight heavily in this score.

She also told me it generally takes about 90 days before a first interview occurs, but based on my score, I should get a call within that time frame.

Great news Ian, Good luck I hope you make it.

[mjg407]

Originally Posted by Ian J

I called the hiring guys today to follow up with them and make sure my application was received and in good shape. The lady I talked to was very nice, and confirmed my application was in and that I had a competitive score. The max score is 110 (5 extra points possible for being a veteran, 10 possible extra for being a disabled vet.) Looking at all the questions on the application, former military flying experience, tactical experience, NVG experience, low-level and mountain experience, and dual-rated experience appear to weight heavily in this score.

She also told me it generally takes about 90 days before a first interview occurs, but based on my score, I should get a call within that time frame.

Good luck Ian. Is all of your low level/mountain experience in Helos?

[Ian J]

Thanks - and yeah, all that stuff was in helos. My 135 freight job wouldn't let me fly NOE for some reason.

[mjg407]

Just curious, it always gives guys a boost in my industry to have low level fixed wing time. Am I the only one to post over in the military social group?

[Ian J]

I "own" that social group I guess, so I'm over there.

[Tworotor7]

Hey Ian great to hear the good news! If you dont mind what number did you call to follow up? I sent mine in about 2 weeks ago.
Thanks
Nick

[Ian J]

The contact info is from the "How to Apply" Tab on the job page:

Staffing Team B
Phone: (612)467-7033
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: MHC-Staffing.TeamB@dhs.gov

I called and got a voice mail, but someone called me back the same day.

[Firebird2XC]

Sounds like a good job opportunity for a furloughee or somebody looking for a little more excitement out of their flying.

If I got furloughed, I'd be all over this job. With my background, it'd be a great fit... assuming I can get stationed somewhere I'd like.

Those CBP Blackhawks look SICK.

[Tworotor7]

Originally Posted by Ian J

The contact info is from the "How to Apply" Tab on the job page:

Staffing Team B
Phone: (612)467-7033
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: MHC-Staffing.TeamB@dhs.gov

I called and got a voice mail, but someone called me back the same day.

Thank for the help! I thought that was it but just wanted to make sure.

[Ian J]

No problem man - and good luck to you as well.

[logo_light]

Anybody else get an email today from staffing team B?

[Ian J]

I did - pretty worthless really. It basically said "we have your application."

[logo_light]

yeah thats what mine said. I got a question for ya ian, what did it say in your email under grade and rating? mine was 11 and 89. Dont know what that means but...hope I hear from them soon. Im sick of being unemployed

[Ian J]

Mine said 11 and 99. The grade is the GS grade, and it will be the same for everyone. The "rating" is a score out of 110 based on your application.

I wouldn't hold my breath, man, the lady I talked to said it usually takes three months before you get called for an interview - and that's IF they pick your file out of the stack.

[logo_light]

Yeah not holding my breath. Im still in shock from a sudden pilot layoff a month ago. Right now im just hoping for anything ya know

[Diamnd15]

got an email today too, scored 86 :-(...

but at least its a start, i dont have any military or le experience...

[Tworotor7]

Also got mine yesterday
Score 91..eh

Good luck all!

Nick

[taseal]

what are you guys supposed to score? This would be cool. plus, you get to carry a gun

[whichwayisup]

Got a 92 . Girl at HR told me they were not going to pull next list till fall. So probably after end of fiscal year in OCt.

[dfwmia]

I just applied myself. Got an 89 score and then added 5 points for Veterans Preference to make it a 94. I was a wrench turner in the Navy and have the FAA signoff for my A&P. If I were to go ahead and get it, I wonder if that would help?

[BillErvin]

Originally Posted by dfwmia

I just applied myself. Got an 89 score and then added 5 points for Veterans Preference to make it a 94. I was a wrench turner in the Navy and have the FAA signoff for my A&P. If I were to go ahead and get it, I wonder if that would help?

Probably only if you want to be a mechanic. They have a pretty good budget for Maintenance, so even if you break down somewhere, you call in, get it authorized, and then say Fix it and charge it to the card!!

Your taxpayer dollars at work!!