The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operations Division-Aviation Division is seeking skilled Airplane Pilots to provide critical aviation support for operational and intelligence missions. This role involves the detection, location, identification, and assessment of illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities across the United States and internationally.
About the Role
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Operate multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft for the transport of cargo, equipment, sensitive materials, and personnel.
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Support DEA Special Agents in operations including air/ground surveillance, photography, fugitive transport, reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, and specialized missions.
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Provide expert aviation advice to DEA management regarding aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safety.
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Execute comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight responsibilities, including aircraft inspections, fuel planning, weight and balance calculations, navigational systems, risk assessments, and obtaining necessary clearances.
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Conduct pre-operational planning for enforcement operations to optimize aviation support.
Requirements
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U.S. Citizenship is required.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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Subject to random drug testing.
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Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
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Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
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Must successfully pass a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot.
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Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
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DEA Pilots must undergo an annual flight physical and an annual DEA standardization check-ride.
Qualifications
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Current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating, including commercial licenses for single and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft with an instrument rating. An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate is also acceptable.
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Minimum flight hour requirements:
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Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
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Pilot-In-Command: 250 hours
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Night Flying: 75 hours
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Flying Time, Last 12 Months: 100 hours
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Multi-engine Airplane: 500 hours
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Instrument: 75 hours (including at least 10 in actual instrument weather)
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Possess a current first or second-class medical certificate (dated within the previous 12 months).
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For GS-13 level, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including:
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Operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances within the U.S. and internationally.
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AND at least ONE of the following: formulating flight plans, adhering to flight manual procedures, or conducting detailed post-flight inspections.