Government & law enforcement
Federal and public-agency pilot jobs: border security, law enforcement and public-safety aviation.
| Name | Type | Published minimums | Published pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (Air Interdiction Agent) | Federal law enforcement aviation (airplane and helicopter), GS-1881 | U.S. citizen; FAA commercial or ATP (airplane or helicopter) with instrument rating; Class 2 medical at the flight assessment; 1,500 h total, 250 PIC, 75 instrument, 75 night; must enter on duty before age 40 (some exceptions); three-part flight assessment in Oklahoma City | GS-11 range $88,509–$163,996. CBP's example first-year pay (special rate + 25% LEAP): $110,636 (GS-11), $132,606 (GS-12, year 2), $157,686 (GS-13, year 3); up to $159,127 and $189,223 in years 2–3 at UAS sites incl. San Angelo, TX with a 25% retention incentive |
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