CBP Air Interdiction Agent (Pilot)
03-28-2018, 06:13 AM
#41
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 1
I posed this question on a different forum but I haven't been approved as user yet, so I thought I'd throw it out here as well
Besides the SW border and PR, I notice St. Thomas V.I. is also listed on the announcement (Caribbean branch). Is that also a hard to fill locale or how difficult is that for newbies to get? I understand about the drastic tax situation PR poses and the like, but the wife has some job prospects there (both PR & St. Thomas), and wouldn't be bad for a few years I don't think.
I'm thinking about throwing my name into the hat. I'm a current DoD federal civilian (8 yrs) so I already understand a lot of the gov't BS a lot of people reference on forums (mandatory trainings, politics, and the like), so that wouldn't be a blindside for me, as I'm used to it by now �� Just trying to weigh some options at this time.
Besides the SW border and PR, I notice St. Thomas V.I. is also listed on the announcement (Caribbean branch). Is that also a hard to fill locale or how difficult is that for newbies to get? I understand about the drastic tax situation PR poses and the like, but the wife has some job prospects there (both PR & St. Thomas), and wouldn't be bad for a few years I don't think.
I'm thinking about throwing my name into the hat. I'm a current DoD federal civilian (8 yrs) so I already understand a lot of the gov't BS a lot of people reference on forums (mandatory trainings, politics, and the like), so that wouldn't be a blindside for me, as I'm used to it by now �� Just trying to weigh some options at this time.
03-29-2018, 08:41 AM
#42
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by RPAeyes
Wow, the hiring center called, I got the job, but WTF I have to start the training academy next week, that's not much time. 5 days notice, what kinda operation is this? The AF & GA has always given more notice than 5 days. The lady on the phone said they had a seat open up, and if I want the job to take it.
Gotta be honest, this isn't a great first impression, 4 days to get stuff squared away and then travel across country.
Gotta be honest, this isn't a great first impression, 4 days to get stuff squared away and then travel across country.
04-05-2018, 07:52 AM
#43
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2018
Position: Chief Flight Instructor
Posts: 14
Hi everyone,
I got some questions for the active AIA's here, I just applied for the AIA position and I am undergoing the starting process for this position.
What is the life of an AIA like a normal day of work?
About how many days are you out of home per year on assignment or on a mission?
Is family life good?
About how much time does the hiring process take?
I got some questions for the active AIA's here, I just applied for the AIA position and I am undergoing the starting process for this position.
What is the life of an AIA like a normal day of work?
About how many days are you out of home per year on assignment or on a mission?
Is family life good?
About how much time does the hiring process take?
04-14-2018, 12:18 PM
#46
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,572
Originally Posted by emersonbiguns
AIA, Air Interdiction Agent (pilot)
AEA, Aviation Enforcement Agent (tactical officer)
AEA, Aviation Enforcement Agent (tactical officer)
04-14-2018, 01:00 PM
#47
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Joined APC: Apr 2017
Position: Captain
Posts: 278
Originally Posted by ItnStln
Thanks! Since the AIA position only requires a Commercial and 750 hours would it be a good way to build time for the airlines?
04-26-2018, 09:21 AM
#49
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Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,572
Originally Posted by Diverb
We don't fly everyday, and most of our flights are all VFR since we are either pushing groups for the Border Patrol or conducting surveillance for other agencies, so your not going to build a ton of instrument time with us. Also most of what we fly is single engine and helicopters. I don't think the airlines care about rotor time. Also we are getting more MQ-9's and again that time counts for nothing, unless you want to to work for General Atomics doing UAS work overseas.
It's important to understand were a law enforcement agency who happens to use aircraft. A lot of our days are filled with LE duties and flying is just a vehicle for us.
On a side note, if your thinking you want to come here and get more hours then head to the airlines, during the 15 wks of the academy and 4wks of Spanish, you won't even touch a aircraft. That's time you could be flying or being a CFI to get you to your airline gig.
It's important to understand were a law enforcement agency who happens to use aircraft. A lot of our days are filled with LE duties and flying is just a vehicle for us.
On a side note, if your thinking you want to come here and get more hours then head to the airlines, during the 15 wks of the academy and 4wks of Spanish, you won't even touch a aircraft. That's time you could be flying or being a CFI to get you to your airline gig.
04-26-2018, 09:21 AM
#50
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,572
Originally Posted by Diverb
Also 750 TT is only to apply, you will need a 1000 TT before we will give you a check ride. They just dropped the hours to 750 to accommodate some of the military rotor only guys
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