CBP Air Interdiction Agent (Pilot)
#291
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 10

I cannot stress enough that you and your wife need to go down to a border town for a good week. My wife and daughter only lasted a year and a half in our border town location and due to the poor schools my wife and kid left to go back to Michigan and now we are separated with little to no hope of me getting out of here unless I find another job with another Gov agency. Please make sure that this is something that you and your wife agree 100% on and if you really want your kids going to school in a border town.
EDIT: Just remembered your post a few pages ago, im guessing you are still having friction with that potential transfer?

#293
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 8

Hello. I’m new to this forum and I was reading this thread and I have a question(s). I’m planning on studying for my helicopter pilot license through a college program. Since you’re hiring student pilots as AEA, how many hours would be needed to qualify for this position? I’m planning to get my private, instrument, commercial and CFI.
#295
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 185

I have searched the last 10 pages or so to find this answer. Will CBP pay for a Comm Multi Add on?
Also, I see that PR/ CAMB pays 25% extra off of base salary for RI, is PR a good place to live with a family? Ive talked to one guys saying that his family is faring very well. I just wanted to get a consensus from anyone that is currently there. Ive also always wanted to fly turbo props and I love the Dash 8.
I was planning on applying after I got back from vacation. I wouldn't mind trying out CBP as a pilot although I see that a lot of people have suggested to just wait for the airlines. Also, I am in OKC every so often, would it hurt or would I be allowed to drop by Will Rogers and maybe get a tour or speak with someone if I happened to stop by?
Also, I see that PR/ CAMB pays 25% extra off of base salary for RI, is PR a good place to live with a family? Ive talked to one guys saying that his family is faring very well. I just wanted to get a consensus from anyone that is currently there. Ive also always wanted to fly turbo props and I love the Dash 8.
I was planning on applying after I got back from vacation. I wouldn't mind trying out CBP as a pilot although I see that a lot of people have suggested to just wait for the airlines. Also, I am in OKC every so often, would it hurt or would I be allowed to drop by Will Rogers and maybe get a tour or speak with someone if I happened to stop by?
#297
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 8

Thanks! I noticed the current announcement had Sierra Vista as a location and I want to stay in Arizona. Still gonna work towards my certifications to be a pilot. What’s the average class size for the AMO Academy? Do you get a lot of applicants?
#298
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 10

Sierra Vista is a all UAS location. Tucson Air Branch has a small office next door with 2 helicopters, but they do not belong to Sierra Vista. They have their own office, own mechanics, different schedules. Put it this way, in 18 months I have never even sat in one of their helicopters. Hope that answerers your question.
Rumor is we will be joining them or getting our helicopter, but I'm not holding my breath. IF and that's a big IF, it will be years down the road.
Rumor is we will be joining them or getting our helicopter, but I'm not holding my breath. IF and that's a big IF, it will be years down the road.
#299
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 10

Thanks for the reply, Diverb. Always appreciated. Are you able to stay current going TDY or is it not a concern for CBP for guys filling UAS seats? Thanks again.
#300
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 10

my apologies for not being clear, I wasn't sure if the guys with rotor ratings stayed current, or have the opportunity to stay current, in helos via TDY trips or if the demand for the UAS job kept them exclusively flying UAS in UAS only locations.
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