US Customs & Border Patrol Pilots
07-11-2008, 09:55 AM
#41
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
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I just got back from the interview last night. I have over 9000 hours, but if you review usajobs.gov or previous threads, it states that they are looking for 1500 hours total, 100 hours within the last 12 months, 250 PIC, 75 hours of night. Make sure you double check, I'm going by memory.
My question to the guys who interviewed, how long does it take to get a call back or letter in the mail saying whether they want you or not. I heard it takes a few months.
I appreciate it.
Dutch
My question to the guys who interviewed, how long does it take to get a call back or letter in the mail saying whether they want you or not. I heard it takes a few months.
I appreciate it.
Dutch
That's a lot of time - congrats. Seems like you have had a rewarding flying career. Where did you get your time? How are you standing on the low level and night flying (using NVDs) and such that I heard they like? Have they asked you any questions like that? I'm too old myself - but if I wasn't - I'd definitely be looking at the CBP for a flying job.
best of luck.
USMCFLYR
07-11-2008, 03:12 PM
#42
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Joined APC: Aug 2005
Position: HC-130H A/C
Posts: 78
07-11-2008, 03:14 PM
#43
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Position: HC-130H A/C
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I just got my e-mail back from CBP that they accepted my package and it has a score on it. Seemed a little low just because a buddy of mine has the same career path but less hours and he got a higher number. Any one know how it works? Or is there a cut off number that anyone knows about? Anyone know where the gouge on the interview is. Can someone send it to me?
07-12-2008, 07:09 AM
#45
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Posts: 65
USMCFLYR,
I just recently got married May 24th, but the answer to your question is that I pretty much dedicated my life to flying and building time. As every pilot knows, that is not very conducive for a family life when you put career first. I was special ops Air Force in H-60's, then went on to fly for Independence Air. Once they went belly up, then I began flying for AirNet, a night cargo operation. I did that for a few years, then after the economy started going down hill, I decided to go DoD civialian as an Engineer (which is where I'm at now). There is something to be said about stable employment. Including A.F. time and DoD time, I been with the Federal Gov't. for 8 years. During that time my path came across a wealthy business man who need a part time pilot to fly his C-12 (BE-200) on the weekends. I been with him for over 3 years, which is how I keep current on gas-turbine aircraft.
I really hope this works out, the people are fantanstic at the CBP. It reminds me of the old days in the A.F.
Take care,
Dutch
I just recently got married May 24th, but the answer to your question is that I pretty much dedicated my life to flying and building time. As every pilot knows, that is not very conducive for a family life when you put career first. I was special ops Air Force in H-60's, then went on to fly for Independence Air. Once they went belly up, then I began flying for AirNet, a night cargo operation. I did that for a few years, then after the economy started going down hill, I decided to go DoD civialian as an Engineer (which is where I'm at now). There is something to be said about stable employment. Including A.F. time and DoD time, I been with the Federal Gov't. for 8 years. During that time my path came across a wealthy business man who need a part time pilot to fly his C-12 (BE-200) on the weekends. I been with him for over 3 years, which is how I keep current on gas-turbine aircraft.
I really hope this works out, the people are fantanstic at the CBP. It reminds me of the old days in the A.F.
Take care,
Dutch
07-12-2008, 08:59 AM
#46
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Position: Petting Zoo
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07-12-2008, 01:24 PM
#48
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
Posts: 13,839
07-12-2008, 01:26 PM
#49
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
Posts: 13,839
USMCFLYR,
I just recently got married May 24th, but the answer to your question is that I pretty much dedicated my life to flying and building time. As every pilot knows, that is not very conducive for a family life when you put career first. I was special ops Air Force in H-60's, then went on to fly for Independence Air. Once they went belly up, then I began flying for AirNet, a night cargo operation. I did that for a few years, then after the economy started going down hill, I decided to go DoD civialian as an Engineer (which is where I'm at now). There is something to be said about stable employment. Including A.F. time and DoD time, I been with the Federal Gov't. for 8 years. During that time my path came across a wealthy business man who need a part time pilot to fly his C-12 (BE-200) on the weekends. I been with him for over 3 years, which is how I keep current on gas-turbine aircraft.
I really hope this works out, the people are fantanstic at the CBP. It reminds me of the old days in the A.F.
Take care,
Dutch
I just recently got married May 24th, but the answer to your question is that I pretty much dedicated my life to flying and building time. As every pilot knows, that is not very conducive for a family life when you put career first. I was special ops Air Force in H-60's, then went on to fly for Independence Air. Once they went belly up, then I began flying for AirNet, a night cargo operation. I did that for a few years, then after the economy started going down hill, I decided to go DoD civialian as an Engineer (which is where I'm at now). There is something to be said about stable employment. Including A.F. time and DoD time, I been with the Federal Gov't. for 8 years. During that time my path came across a wealthy business man who need a part time pilot to fly his C-12 (BE-200) on the weekends. I been with him for over 3 years, which is how I keep current on gas-turbine aircraft.
I really hope this works out, the people are fantanstic at the CBP. It reminds me of the old days in the A.F.
Take care,
Dutch
I heard third hand from someone looking into the CBP that said "IF YOU WANT TO WEAR A FLIGHT SUIT AND CARRY GUNS AND BE A PART OF A READY ROOM ATMOSPHERE AGAIN - JOIN THE CBP" Well.............I did, I do, and I wish I could; but looks like it is time to move on for me.
USMCFLYR
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