Air Interdiction Agent, DHS

Flymia

Flymia

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Just in case someone has a Commercial and IR rating in Helicopters and Airplane this seems like an interesting gig, with Fed benefits of course.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/380819100

"You must have a minimum of 1500 flight hours, you must also demonstrate you have the ability to: (a) monitor behavior patterns, body language, mannerisms, and speech that would establish probable cause for detection or arrest; (b) develop cases and conduct interviews or interrogations for case development; (c) conduct searches of persons, aircraft, vessels, or vehicles and collect and preserve evidence, and gather intelligence; (d) engageeffectively incontacts with hostile persons and work independently under conditions of high accountability; (e) fly as pilot-in-command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes or speeds.

Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certification with the following ratings: Rotorcraft helicopter with instrument rating and Airplane (Single-engine land or Multi-engine land) with instrument rating. Appropriate U.S. military ratings may be substituted. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable (e.g. AirlineTransport Pilot Certificate)."
 
Heck, at this point I might consider this. Applied a few years ago but turned down the interview.

Any chance they'd bring on a GS 13 @MikeD?
 
MikeFavinger said:
Heck, at this point I might consider this. Applied a few years ago but turned down the interview.

Any chance they'd bring on a GS 13 @MikeD?
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No, you start at GS-11, but as a former 13, you'd be an -11 step 10. But that's only for first year. Next year is GS-12, and the year after that is GS-13, then up the -13 steps from there each year until step 5, then every other year. Or something like that.

You tired of Big Green, States edition?
 
On a serious, you have to want to be a law enforcement officer. This isn't just piloting...sitting on one's butt and pushing buttons, except for the P-3, Dash-8 and UAS guys :D; there's LE stuff you will be learning, qualifying on, and keeping current with. If that's not something you can handle, don't waste your time. You will be disappointed. I do more medical/EMS work here than I do flying.

We already had one guy quit and move on for just this reason, from my office.
 
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That looks like it would be a fun job.

Do they normally look for people with that many hours and no LE experience? Seems like it would be a job they would look internally to fill due to the LE duties, kind of like police agencies promoting pilots from within.
 
bigD1031 said:
That looks like it would be a fun job.

Do they normally look for people with that many hours and no LE experience? Seems like it would be a job they would look internally to fill due to the LE duties, kind of like police agencies promoting pilots from within.
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They do both. There are internal as well as external announcements.
 
MikeD said:
On a serious, you have to want to be a law enforcement officer. This isn't just piloting...sitting on one's butt and pushing buttons, except for the P-3, Dash-8 and UAS guys :D; there's LE stuff you will be learning, qualifying on, and keeping current with. If that's not something you can handle, don't waste your time. You will be disappointed. I do more medical/EMS work here than I do flying.

We already had one guy quit and move on for just this reason, from my office.
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There are Dash-8 government jobs? Where do I sign up?

Are those the prison flights?
 
Cessnaflyer said:
There are Dash-8 government jobs? Where do I sign up?

Are those the prison flights?
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They're surveillance aircraft for maritime ops in the Carribean. Dash-8-300s. Only a few in the fleet.

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It's a great sounding job, I used to work at the regionals with a guy who left to do air inderdiction. However, there are a small number of people in the world with rotor/fixed ratings.
 
jboynm said:
It's a great sounding job, I used to work at the regionals with a guy who left to do air inderdiction. However, there are a small number of people in the world with rotor/fixed ratings.
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Alot of the fleet is being drawn down or retired too. The PA-42 Cheyenne's are all retired, MD-500, OH-6 and MD-600s are ll gone. AW-139s are on the way out (all 2 that were in the fleet), C550 Citations that had been a mainstay are mostly retired and beginning to be auctioned off, Cessna 182s and 210s being auctioned off. Piper PA-18-150s gone a few years ago. And more to follow.
 
Any word when this announcement might come up again?

What are the fixed-wing models coming up to replace all those you mentioned are retiring?

Thanks!
 
Cessna 206s are coming on for surveillance roles, to augment our 4 PC-12s. A few King Air 350s, and that's about it. Undergoing some big transitions coming up in terms of equipment. FW appears to be drawing down a fair amount. Not a ton of work for them agency-wide.
 
badtransam97 said:
Where are the typical duty assignments? I am dual rated and meet the qualifications. Did a little LE Flying as well.
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Puerto Rico is one thats hard to fill, as is the Rio Grande Valley such as Laredo/McAllen/Alpine/El Paso, Texas. Other areas open here and therealso, but these are the focus areas for HR to fill.
 
MikeD said:
Puerto Rico is one thats hard to fill, as is the Rio Grande Valley such as Laredo/McAllen/Alpine/El Paso, Texas. Other areas open here and therealso, but these are the focus areas for HR to fill.
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Puerto Rico is hard to fill? Pardon? Why doesn't anyone want to go there? That would be a fantastic place to be assigned!
 
Here's another one with Florida Department of Law Enforcement

SPECIAL AGENT CHIEF PILOT JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSITION IS LOCATED TALLAHASSEE, FL
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is seeking a certified law enforcement officer who is an experienced pilot to fill a Special Agent Chief Pilot position in Tallahassee, Florida. To be considered as a potential applicant, you must meet the minimum requirement(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years of sworn law enforcement experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminology/criminal justice, accounting, finance, computer science or related fields.
DUTIES: Special Agents are sworn law enforcement officers who assist the state's criminal justice community by providing a variety of services including: identifying and investigating organized and multi-jurisdictional crimes; apprehending fugitives; collecting and disseminating criminal intelligence information; investigating public corruption; seizing illegally obtained assets; dismantling criminal organizations; assisting in locating missing children; and providing protective services to Florida's Governor and other dignitaries. An FDLE pilot will be responsible for reviewing trip logs, operational cost reports and itinerary reports to ensure timely and accurate reports. Inspecting and reviewing repair facilities as necessary to ensure adequate repairs are being made. Coordinate with other agencies for opportunities that would benefit the section, including the acquisition of equipment, and parts; support and cost sharing of training. Direct training, operations, maintenance and safety efforts of the Aviation Section. Review all flight practices and procedures so as to ensure the Aviation Section is performing all missions as safely as possible. Perform spot flight checks with pilots assigned to the Aviation Section on a routine basis to ensure flight procedure compliance, familiarity with FAA regulations and provisions of flight waivers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Possess a valid FAA Class II physical, and be considered in good physical shape.
- Able to review trip logs, operational cost reports and itinerary reports to ensure timely and accurate reports.
- 750 hours total time with commercial pilot license with rating certified by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration with an instrument rating.
- Reviews requests for maintenance and repairs to ensure the most economical and satisfactory repairs.
- Inspects and reviews repair facilities as necessary to ensure adequate repairs are being made.
- Coordinates with other agencies for opportunities that would benefit the section, including the acquisition of equipment, and parts; support and cost sharing of training.
- Direct training, operations, maintenance and safety efforts of the Aviation Section.
- Review all flight practices and procedures so as to ensure the Aviation Section is performing all missions as safely as possible.
- Perform spot flight checks with pilots assigned to the Aviation Section on a routine basis to ensure flight procedure compliance, familiarity with FAA regulations and provisions of flight waivers.
- Able to meet FDLE requirements to be employed as a Special Agent (SA).
SPECIAL NOTES: Preference will be given to applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and have sworn law enforcement experience, of which at least two (2) years are in criminal investigations - 1500 hours total time with Air Transport Pilot (ATP) rating certified by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration with an instrument rating - Have at least three (3) years of experience in law enforcement aviation unit, within the past six (6) years, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121, part 91 or part 135. Chief Pilot would have a multi-engine rating - Helicopter Instrument rating with Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor rating. 500 hours total time in Cessna 172, and Cessna 182 fixed wing aircraft. Applicants must possess Florida Criminal Justice Standards before a job offer can be extended.
 
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