The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Aviation Division is seeking a skilled Airplane Pilot to provide aviation support for operational and intelligence elements. This role involves detecting, locating, identifying, and assessing illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities across various missions within the United States and internationally.
About the Role
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Operate multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes for the transportation of cargo, equipment, and personnel.
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Support DEA Special Agents in operations including air/ground surveillance, photography, fugitive transport, reconnaissance, and emergency evacuations.
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Provide expert aviation advice on aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safety considerations to DEA management.
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Conduct 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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Perform pre-operational planning for enforcement operations to optimize aviation support.
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Operate aircraft in potentially hazardous situations, including low-altitude and night operations, and may require waivers of standard safety regulations for specific 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 and a pre-appointment urinalysis.
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Must 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 1-year probationary or trial period.
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Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
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Successful completion of an annual DEA standardization check-ride.
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Annual flight physical performed by a Designated Medical Examiner in compliance with FAA regulations.
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Successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot.
Qualifications
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Current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating.
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Commercial licenses for single- and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft with an instrument rating.
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Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) 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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Current first or second-class medical certificate issued by the FAA, 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 grade level, demonstrating:
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Operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances for various locations.
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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.