John McGinnis
Pine Valley,CA
Summary
Accomplished Air Interdiction Agent with a robust background in aviation and law enforcement, including extensive experience with the Department of Homeland Security. Expert in piloting a wide range of aircraft and leveraging advanced surveillance technologies. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and critical decision-making skills, with over 5600 flight hours, emphasizing precision and safety in high-stakes environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Interdiction Agent
Department of Homeland Security, CBP AMO
03.2007 - Current
Operate various types of aircraft as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer to secure Land and Maritime International Borders, as well as conducting anti-narcotics operations, high-risk warrant services and disaster relief.
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security, CBP USBP
06.2002 - 03.2007
- Processed undocumented aliens at border patrol stations and furnished case resolution details to resolve immediate situations.
- Detected and prevented terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering country.
- Partnered with aircraft-based law enforcement agents to find and apprehend ground-based undocumented aliens and people smugglers.
- Assigned to Mounted Unit 9/2004-3/2007 conducting mounted patrol operations on horseback
Education
No Degree - Marine Engineering Technology
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CASkills
- Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land, Rotorcraft-Helicopter; Instrument Airplane and Helicopter
- Type Rated in B-300
- Qualified and current in B-300 airplane, UH-60/S-70 helicopter, AS-350 Helicopter
- Qualified in EC-120 helicopter, C-206 and PA-18 airplanes
- Maintenance Test Pilot in AS-350 helicopter
- Designated and trained as Air Crew Rifle Pilot responsible for flying precisely controlled low-level helicopter flight profiles in high-risk operations for deployment of airborne rifle fire for law enforcement purposes
- Trained and certified as Emergency Medical Technician from 9/2015-3/2024
- Extensive experience in low-level and mountain helicopter flight under both day and night VFR conditions while engaged in law enforcement duties
- Extensive helicopter Night Vision Goggle flying experience
- Experienced and skilled in use of aircraft mounted FLIR thermal imaging camera systems and mapping systems
- Over 5600 hours total flight time, over 4700 hours Pilot in Command, over 4100 hours Helicopter and over 1400 hours Airplane
- Over 2500 hours in AS-350, over 900 hours in EC-120, over 400 hours in UH-60/S-70 and over 900 hours of Night Vision Goggle flight
Timeline
Air Interdiction Agent
Department of Homeland Security, CBP AMO
03.2007 - Current
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security, CBP USBP
06.2002 - 03.2007
No Degree - Marine Engineering Technology
California Maritime Academy
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