U.S. Marshals Service | B737 Pilot

A Boeing 737 Airplane Pilot position is available within the Justice Prisoner Air Transportation System (JPATS). This role involves operating a Boeing 737 aircraft in support of prisoner movement and other special operations. The position will be located in either Kansas City, MO or Oklahoma City, OK, at the discretion of management.

About the Role

The successful candidate will serve as a pilot/co-pilot responsible for flying large, turbine-powered, turbo-prop, and reciprocating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft. Key responsibilities include supporting prisoner movements, special operations, and cargo transport. The role requires flying in and out of various airfields under diverse conditions, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and agency policies, and overseeing aircraft maintenance and record-keeping.

Requirements

• Must possess an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with a Multi-engine-land rating.
• Must possess at least one heavy turbojet type rating (above 12,500 pounds and/or turbo-jet).
• Must possess a current Class II FAA Medical Certificate.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
• If selected, may be required to sign a one-year Continued Service Agreement.

Qualifications

• Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
• Pilot-In-Command Time: 250 hours
• Night Flying: 75 hours
• Flight Time in the Last 12 Months: 100 hours
• Multi-Engine Airplane Time: 500 hours
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, demonstrating specific knowledge and skills in:
  • Flying large (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) turbine powered, turbo-prop, and/or reciprocating multi-engine fixed wing aircraft.
  • Operating aircraft over established routes for transporting passengers, freight, and supplies.
  • Ensuring pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations comply with FAA regulations.
  • Ensuring aircraft maintenance standards are met.
  • Completing and submitting aircraft maintenance reports, logs, and trip reports.
  • Performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections.

Special Qualifications

• Serving as Pilot-in-Command of a B-737 within the last five years is expected.
• Possession of a Boeing or Airbus aircraft type rating is also a consideration.