The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Operations Division-Aviation Division is seeking skilled Airplane Pilots for aviation support roles within the United States and internationally. These pilots will provide critical aviation support to operational and intelligence elements, assisting in the detection, location, identification, and assessment of illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities.
About the Role
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Operate multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes for the transport of cargo, equipment, sensitive materials, and personnel.
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Support DEA Special Agents in various missions including air/ground surveillance, photography, fugitive transport, reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, and specialized operations such as marijuana eradication and prisoner transport.
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Provide expert aviation advice to DEA management and operational personnel regarding aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safety.
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Conduct comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight responsibilities, including aircraft inspections, fuel planning, weight and balance calculations, equipment checks, navigational system management, and risk assessments.
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Perform pre-operational planning for enforcement operations to optimize aviation support.
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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A 1-year probationary period (or 1-year/2-year trial period) is required for evaluation.
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Must pass a pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
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Must undergo an annual flight physical by a Designated Medical Examiner per 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 is mandatory.
Qualifications
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Possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP).
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Hold a valid First or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
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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 in actual instrument weather)
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Possess the knowledge and skills required for the work, demonstrated through relevant flight experience.
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For GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, demonstrating experience operating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft over long distances, and performing at least one of the following: formulating flight plans, adhering to flight procedures, or conducting detailed post-flight inspections.