Airplane Pilot

Drug Enforcement Administration • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operations Division-Aviation Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to provide aviation support to operational and intelligence elements within DEA and the law enforcement community to detect, locate, identify, and assess illicit narcotics-related trafficking activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• DEA Pilots must undergo an annual flight physical performed by a Designated Medical Examiner in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Pilot must complete an annual DEA standardization check-ride as specified in the Aviation Operations Manual (AOM).
• DEA Pilots require certain certificates which candidates must pass written and practical tests administered by the FAA.
• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position and will be required to operate the motor vehicle in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related requirements of DOJ/DEA.
• Successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot.
• Candidates must hold a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; including commercial licenses for single and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft with an instrument rating.
• Total Flight Time - 1500 hours.
• Pilot-In-Command -- 250 hours.
• Night Flying -- 75 hours.
• Flying Time, Last 12 Months -- 100 hours.
• Multi-engine Airplane -- 500 hours.
• Instrument -- 75 hours.
• Candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Medical certification must be dated within the previous 12 months.
• Successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot.
• Applicants must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) and either a valid First or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level.
• Operating multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes, such as Beechcraft King Air 350s and ATR-42/500 over long distances to a wide variety of locations within the United States and internationally.
• Formulating a flight plan through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destinations, fuel requirements, estimated flying time, and if required, files the airplane flight plan.
• Adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual.
• Conducting detailed post-flight inspections to identify mechanical discrepancies, abnormal systems performance, or damage incurred during flight operations.

Nice To Haves

• Up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may be waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: 1) applicant holds the required certificates and ratings; 2) applicant has acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; 3) applicant meets the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and 4) applicant's flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
• For in-service placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
• For inservice placement actions , up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the individual's total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely.
• When the position requires operation of heavy multi-engine airplanes (i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds) at least 50 percent of the flight hours must have been in such heavy airplanes, except as indicated below.
• Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy helicopters (gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds) may be substituted.
• At least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time, e.g., hood instrument.
• The flight assessment will be completed in Fort Worth, Texas, the location of the posted vacancy, or in the geographic location of the applicant, as determined by DEA.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a skilled pilot who operates multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes for the purpose of transporting cargo, equipment, sensitive equipment, and/or personnel.
• Transports DEA Special Agents involved in air/ground surveillance, air photography, fugitive transport, undercover role enhancement, airborne reconnaissance, emergency evacuation of personnel, airborne electronic tracking, sensitive cargo transport, transportation of personnel, specialized missions, marijuana eradication, and prisoner transport.
• Provides expert aviation advice to DEA management and operational personnel regarding aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safety considerations.
• Performs full pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight responsibilities, including aircraft inspections, fuel planning, weight and balance calculations, equipment, navigational systems, risk assessments and obtains the proper clearances to begin the flight.
• Performs pre-operational planning of enforcement operations to best leverage aviation support before, during, and after an enforcement operation.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed