The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operations Division-Aviation Division is seeking a skilled Airplane Pilot to provide critical aviation support for operational and intelligence elements. This role involves operating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft to detect, locate, identify, and assess illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities within the United States and internationally.
About the Role
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Operates multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes for the transportation of cargo, equipment, sensitive equipment, and personnel.
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Supports DEA Special Agents in air/ground surveillance, air photography, fugitive transport, airborne reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, and specialized missions.
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Provides expert aviation advice to DEA management on aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safety.
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Conducts comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight responsibilities, including aircraft inspections, fuel planning, weight and balance calculations, and risk assessments.
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Performs 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 successfully complete a background investigation and 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 complete 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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Possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating, including commercial licenses for single and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft with an instrument rating.
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Minimum flight hour requirements include:
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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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Must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations, dated within the previous 12 months.
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Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) and either a valid First or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
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GS-13: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, demonstrating experience in operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances and at least one additional duty such as flight plan formulation, adherence to flight procedures, or conducting post-flight inspections.