U.S. Customs and Border Protection (AIA/AEO) - Page 7

Flysher · April 12th, 2009, 09:39

Hey guys,

I noticed there was a new post for these positions on uspilot.com on April 9th. It's strange because the Usajobs link in the announcement says the listing has been removed

I can apply through uspilot, but I don't think I can include the extra information that they want through that site (copies of certificates, logbook pages, etc).

Anyone have any tips for me?

Thanks

surreal1221 · April 12th, 2009, 12:52

The uspilot posting may simply be a recycle.

If the job isn't available on USAJobs.gov then it's no longer available.

SpiraMirabilis · April 12th, 2009, 15:27

The entries on USAjobs change every so often, it is taken down and a new one is added with different vacancies/etc. I know the CPB is still recruiting for this position but it is very competitive. Don't rely on links to USAjobs because they get stale quickly, go to www.usajobs.com and search for air interdiction agent.

Flysher · April 12th, 2009, 17:23

Alright, thank you for the tips!

aviatortolle · April 12th, 2009, 23:05

Take a look at this site it has alot of info about the current openings and the hiring process.

http://www.aptap.org/forum/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=12

AndrewT · April 28th, 2009, 00:11

Do civilians get picked up for this job, or is it mostly ex-military (on airframes beyong the p-3)?

MikeD · April 28th, 2009, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewT

Do civilians get picked up for this job, or is it mostly ex-military (on airframes beyong the p-3)?

Yes, civilians do. Yes, mostly ex-military, but civilians do get aboard.

SpiraMirabilis · April 28th, 2009, 00:13

Civilians get hired. Even if you're ex-military I don't think you can get on the P3 unless you flew the P3 in the military but I don't know for sure.

MikeD · April 28th, 2009, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiraMirabilis

Civilians get hired. Even if you're ex-military I don't think you can get on the P3 unless you flew the P3 in the military but I don't know for sure.

Correct. P-3 is like the secret club of CBP air.....must have the handshake!

We are the Delta Tau Chi house, to their Omega Theta Pi house.......if that makes any sense.

AndrewT · April 28th, 2009, 01:23

Interesting. On the CBP website, it says that half the TT can be waived, is that mostly for military pilots? I'm still a long ways off from even half the TT time, but I'm working on my helo license and considering this as a career path

BillErvin · April 29th, 2009, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewT

Interesting. On the CBP website, it says that half the TT can be waived, is that mostly for military pilots? I'm still a long ways off from even half the TT time, but I'm working on my helo license and considering this as a career path

Did you happen to read this part? It pretty much answered your question

NOTE: Up to 50% of the 1500 hour total flight requirement may be waived upon verification of prior specialized skills and experiences (e.g., general military flight experience and training, complex aircraft flight instructor experience, multi-engine aircraft time, night vision device operations, imminent danger, and terrain and/or over-water operations.)

Most of this is specific to military flying, but not all of it. My guess would be that military flying is weighted heavily but all your time is looked at.

C150J · May 1st, 2009, 15:41

Got the COE - no location listed... now comes the "hurry up and wait" I guess!

Heath · May 1st, 2009, 16:30

Dude! Congrats! By no location listed am I to assume it came via email?

C150J · May 1st, 2009, 16:33

Thanks! Came via USPS with the BI packet, which is due by 05/12.

Heath · May 1st, 2009, 17:40

Rushed home to check my mailbox. I got my offer, too!!!!

I can't tell you how excited I am! This is the job I've always wanted.

MikeD · May 1st, 2009, 17:54

Good work. Where's it for, location-wise?

C150J · May 1st, 2009, 18:24

Mike -

They didn't offer any location so far. I'm on a trip, but from the sound of it, it's just a COE and SF-86, stating that location is TBD.

J.

Heath · May 1st, 2009, 18:32

Don't know yet. Apparently, they're not giving out locations until the firm offers now. I'm just happy to get the job! I'll go where-ever, although I'd prefer a FL location.

MikeD · May 1st, 2009, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath

Don't know yet. Apparently, they're not giving out locations until the firm offers now. I'm just happy to get the job! I'll go where-ever, although I'd prefer a FL location.

Oh...ok. Guess they changed how they did that from back when I applied.

Congrats and "Welcome Aboard!" to both of you though.....it's good work and a good gig.

C150J · May 1st, 2009, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD

Congrats and "Welcome Aboard!" to both of you though.....it's good work and a good gig.

Thanks! I think it's "hurry up and wait" time from what I've heard. I've spoken with guys who interviewed in June and January of 2008/2009 that haven't EOD'd yet, so I'll consider myself lucky if I get to FLETC by the end of the year. Regardless, I'm tremendously excited for the opportunity!

MikeD · May 1st, 2009, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by C150J

Thanks! I think it's "hurry up and wait" time from what I've heard. I've spoken with guys who interviewed in June and January of 2008/2009 that haven't EOD'd yet, so I'll consider myself lucky if I get to FLETC by the end of the year. Regardless, I'm tremendously excited for the opportunity!

Yup. Like I said to Heath earlier, don't wait by phones, since the wheels with this machine turn slowly. But you guys have passes a good hurdle.

Want to come down to TUS and work with me? I could use extra JCers down here!

BillErvin · May 1st, 2009, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD

Yup. Like I said to Heath earlier, don't wait by phones, since the wheels with this machine turn slowly. But you guys have passes a good hurdle.

Want to come down to TUS and work with me? I could use extra JCers down here!

Got that right, the only time I've seen it move fast was when we spun up the Air Marshal program. One week from app to interview and 10 days from interview to EOD.

When I joined the Border Patrol, It was 6 months from app to interview and over a year to EOD.

Congrats and welcome to the Club Fed to both of you

blee256 · May 2nd, 2009, 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by C150J

Got the COE - no location listed... now comes the "hurry up and wait" I guess!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath

Rushed home to check my mailbox. I got my offer, too!!!!

I can't tell you how excited I am! This is the job I've always wanted.

Congrats to both of you, I will be applying this week!

Is the locations limited to the ones you marked on your app, or can they send you anywhere in the system?

ALso

COE= Conditional Offer of Employment??

EOD= ????

Heath · May 2nd, 2009, 09:34

You can go anywhere. The wish list is like a letter to Santa Claus!

COE=Conditional Offer of Employment

EOD=Enter On Duty

MikeD · May 2nd, 2009, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath

You can go anywhere. The wish list is like a letter to Santa Claus!

COE=Conditional Offer of Employment

EOD=Enter On Duty

I'm gonna do you guys a favor and recommend you guys for Puerto Rico, with Marfa, TX as second choice. You can thank me later.

April 12th, 2009, 09:39	#151
Flysher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LCK Posts: 461	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Hey guys, I noticed there was a new post for these positions on uspilot.com on April 9th. It's strange because the Usajobs link in the announcement says the listing has been removed I can apply through uspilot, but I don't think I can include the extra information that they want through that site (copies of certificates, logbook pages, etc). Anyone have any tips for me? Thanks

April 12th, 2009, 12:52	#152
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Away from an Airport Posts: 13,994	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age The uspilot posting may simply be a recycle. If the job isn't available on USAJobs.gov then it's no longer available. __________________ DoD WxFcstr.AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2.Furloughed \| The TRoP \| ALPA \| APSA \| ACLU \| IVAW \| Acey 80\|

April 12th, 2009, 15:27	#153
SpiraMirabilis Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,282 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age The entries on USAjobs change every so often, it is taken down and a new one is added with different vacancies/etc. I know the CPB is still recruiting for this position but it is very competitive. Don't rely on links to USAjobs because they get stale quickly, go to www.usajobs.com and search for air interdiction agent. __________________ Yet Another Freight Puppy*

April 12th, 2009, 17:23	#154
Flysher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LCK Posts: 461	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Alright, thank you for the tips!

April 12th, 2009, 23:05	#155
aviatortolle Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 14	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Take a look at this site it has alot of info about the current openings and the hiring process. http://www.aptap.org/forum/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=12

April 28th, 2009, 00:11	#156
AndrewT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 11	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Do civilians get picked up for this job, or is it mostly ex-military (on airframes beyong the p-3)?

April 28th, 2009, 00:13	#158
SpiraMirabilis Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,282 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Civilians get hired. Even if you're ex-military I don't think you can get on the P3 unless you flew the P3 in the military but I don't know for sure. __________________ Yet Another Freight Puppy*

April 28th, 2009, 01:23	#160
AndrewT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 11	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Interesting. On the CBP website, it says that half the TT can be waived, is that mostly for military pilots? I'm still a long ways off from even half the TT time, but I'm working on my helo license and considering this as a career path

May 1st, 2009, 15:41	#162
C150J Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,317	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Got the COE - no location listed... now comes the "hurry up and wait" I guess!

May 1st, 2009, 16:30	#163
Heath Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 382	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Dude! Congrats! By no location listed am I to assume it came via email?

May 1st, 2009, 16:33	#164
C150J Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,317	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Thanks! Came via USPS with the BI packet, which is due by 05/12.

May 1st, 2009, 17:40	#165
Heath Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 382	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Rushed home to check my mailbox. I got my offer, too!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am! This is the job I've always wanted. __________________ Heath Martin, CFI, CFII, MEI --------------------------------------------------------------------- They say money talks. Mine keeps saying, "Goodbye!"

May 1st, 2009, 17:54	#166
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark, AZ (KMZJ) Posts: 11,679	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Good work. Where's it for, location-wise? __________________ *You want answers?*

May 1st, 2009, 18:24	#167
C150J Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,317	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Mike - They didn't offer any location so far. I'm on a trip, but from the sound of it, it's just a COE and SF-86, stating that location is TBD. J.

May 1st, 2009, 18:32	#168
Heath Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 382	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age Don't know yet. Apparently, they're not giving out locations until the firm offers now. I'm just happy to get the job! I'll go where-ever, although I'd prefer a FL location. __________________ Heath Martin, CFI, CFII, MEI --------------------------------------------------------------------- They say money talks. Mine keeps saying, "Goodbye!"

May 2nd, 2009, 09:34	#174
Heath Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 382	Re: Aircraft/airplane/helicopter Pilot (air Interdiction Age You can go anywhere. The wish list is like a letter to Santa Claus! COE=Conditional Offer of Employment EOD=Enter On Duty

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