Airline Pilot Central Forums - Govt flying job instead of regional??

I've spent 8 years in CBP as a Pilot - mainly in the DHC-8. I'll reserve comment in public beyond strongly advising you to look for other flying opportunities.

Air and Marine is experiencing an exodus of those seeking or leaving for airlines, and those eligible for retirement, but would have otherwise remained onboard until mandatory are bailing out.

The extreme recruiting you are seeing is due to a significant problem locating eligible candidates, with 1 of every ten making it to a job offer (though the demand is far higher). The poly failure rates are accurate, including one of the former Air Force One pilots & several great officers I know of.

Okay - I said more than I set out to, you are better off at a regional. Most of our aircraft are Cessna 206/210 or maybe a modified King Air that is reportedly miserable to patrol in. DHC-8 life isn't much better, and the P-3 is a far remote possibility which is now capped at GS-13. 3+ month non flying academy in an dormitory with no family allowed on campus. There is no seniority system, you will be assigned to Puerto Rico or the SW boarder, and will have to apply after a minimum 3 year stay for a release.