CBP is pretty hard to get into, but they need people. I have 2 friends that just got hired recently. One is in FLETC and the other is going soon.

1. They fly all different kinds of planes, from Citations to 210s to Helos and even Predators. The great thing is that you can be qualified on 3 at a time. Meaning today you fly the citation tomorrow you fly single pilot in a 210

2. Bases are all over the borders. Many of the bases are on the southern border, obviously.

3. They pick you base, based on needs. you can request top three choices, but they put you where they need or want you. No you dont bid on anything.

4. schedules are like a regular law enforcement job. You work 8-12 hour days. Home every night

5. Not sure about upgrade times. They want you to have 1500TT when you apply.

Its a career thing. You most likely will want to stay there 20yrs so you can get the sweet government retirement. You must be 40 before going to FLETC.

Go you USAjobs and you can find the listing they are taking applications through 1 April 08. Its a pretty sweet deal, if you can handle the whole government employees BS. If you have anymore questions just ask, I'll try to find out.