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 focuses on detecting, locating, identifying, and assessing illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities within the United States and internationally.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot, the incumbent will operate multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft to transport cargo, equipment, sensitive materials, and personnel. Key responsibilities include supporting DEA Special Agents in various surveillance, reconnaissance, and transport missions. The pilot will also provide expert aviation advice, conduct comprehensive flight planning and execution, and perform detailed pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties, including aircraft inspections and risk assessments. Pre-operational planning for enforcement operations to leverage aviation support is also a core duty.
Requirements
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Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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Must successfully complete a background investigation and obtain/maintain a security clearance.
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Subject to random drug testing.
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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 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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Must undergo an annual flight physical by a Designated Medical Examiner.
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Must complete an annual DEA standardization check-ride.
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Must pass FAA written and practical tests for required certificates.
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Must successfully complete a 1-year probationary or trial period.
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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Must possess a current first or second-class FAA medical certificate dated within the previous 12 months.
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Specialized experience demonstrating:
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Operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances domestically and internationally.
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AND at least one of the following:
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Formulating flight plans based on maps and charts.
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Adhering to flight procedures specified in the airplane flight manual.
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Conducting detailed post-flight inspections to identify discrepancies.