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 focuses on detecting, locating, identifying, and assessing illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot within the DEA Aviation Division, the incumbent will operate multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft for the transportation of cargo, equipment, sensitive items, and personnel. Key responsibilities include supporting DEA Special Agents in various operational capacities, such as air/ground surveillance, photography, fugitive transport, reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, and specialized missions. The role also involves providing expert aviation advice to DEA management and operational units, conducting comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties, and performing detailed pre-operational planning to optimize aviation support for law enforcement operations.
Requirements
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U.S. Citizenship is required.
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Successful completion of a background investigation and the ability 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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Mandatory 1-year probationary or trial period.
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Pre-appointment urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
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Annual flight physical conducted by a Designated Medical Examiner in compliance with FAA regulations.
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Annual DEA standardization check-ride as specified in the Aviation Operations Manual (AOM).
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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 at least 10 hours in actual instrument weather)
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Current first or second-class medical certificate (dated within the previous 12 months).
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Demonstrated proficiency in operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes, with specific experience in formulating flight plans, adhering to flight procedures, and conducting detailed post-flight inspections.