About the Role
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Aviation Division is seeking a skilled Airplane Pilot to provide essential aviation support to operational and intelligence elements within the DEA and the broader law enforcement community. This role is critical in detecting, locating, identifying, and assessing illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities through advanced aerial operations.
Responsibilities
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Operate multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft for the transportation 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.
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Provide expert aviation guidance to DEA management and operational staff concerning aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safety protocols.
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Execute comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties, including aircraft inspections, fuel planning, weight and balance calculations, systems checks, and risk assessments.
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Conduct pre-operational planning for enforcement missions 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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Successful completion of E-Verify employment verification.
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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 probationary or trial period.
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Mandatory pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
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Annual flight physical by a Designated Medical Examiner in compliance with FAA regulations.
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Annual DEA standardization check-ride as per the Aviation Operations Manual.
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Possession and maintenance of 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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Possession of a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating, including commercial licenses for single and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft with an instrument rating.
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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 in accordance with FAA regulations, dated within the previous 12 months.
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Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) and either a valid First or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
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For GS-13: At least one full year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes over long distances, and performing at least one of the following: formulating flight plans, adhering to flight manual procedures, or conducting detailed post-flight inspections.
Additional Information
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Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
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The position involves hazards associated with low-altitude flight, night vision goggle use, and operations that may require waivers of safety standards.
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Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be considered.