The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operations Division-Aviation Division is seeking a skilled Airplane Pilot to provide critical aviation support for operational and intelligence missions across the United States and internationally. This role is essential for detecting, locating, identifying, and assessing illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities by supporting DEA Special Agents and law enforcement partners.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot for the DEA, responsibilities include operating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft for the transportation of cargo, equipment, and personnel. The pilot will support specialized operations such as air/ground surveillance, photography, fugitive transport, undercover role enhancement, reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, airborne tracking, sensitive cargo transport, and marijuana eradication. The position also involves providing expert aviation advice to DEA management and operational personnel, performing comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties, and conducting pre-operational planning for enforcement missions.
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 serve a probationary or trial period.
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All tentatively selected applicants will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
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DEA Pilots must undergo an annual flight physical compliant with FAA regulations.
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Must complete an annual DEA standardization check-ride.
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Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Qualifications
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Possess a 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 (at least 10 in actual instrument weather)
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Possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations, dated within the previous 12 months.
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Successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot.
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Selective Placement Factor (SPF):
Must 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 Specialized Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, demonstrating the following:
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Operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances, including within the United States and internationally.
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AND at least one of the following:
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Formulating flight plans using maps and charts for routing, fuel requirements, and estimated flying time.
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Adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual.
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Conducting detailed post-flight inspections to identify mechanical discrepancies or damage.
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.