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 is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and involves operating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft to detect, locate, identify, and assess illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities.
About the Role
The Airplane Pilot will operate multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes for the transportation of cargo, equipment, sensitive equipment, and personnel. Responsibilities include supporting DEA Special Agents in various operations such as air/ground surveillance, photography, fugitive transport, reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, and sensitive cargo transport. The role also requires providing expert aviation advice to DEA management, performing comprehensive flight planning and pre-flight responsibilities, 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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Successful completion of 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 1-year probationary or trial period.
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Will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
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Must undergo an annual flight physical by a Designated Medical Examiner in compliance 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.
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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; 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 10 hours in actual instrument weather)
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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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One full year of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-12 level, demonstrating:
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Operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances to various locations.
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AND at least ONE of the following:
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Formulating flight plans through map and chart study.
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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.