Airline Pilot

About This Role

This position is for an Airline Pilot assigned to the Justice Prisoner Air Transportation System (JPATS). The pilot will operate a Boeing 737 aircraft for prisoner movement and other special operations, serving as either pilot or co-pilot.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a pilot/co-pilot responsible for flying USMS owned and/or operated large (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) turbine powered, turbo-prop, and reciprocating multi-engine fixed wing aircraft
• Support prisoner movements, special operations, patrol and reconnaissance, and transport of cargoes of ammunition
• Fly in and out of small airfields over all types of terrain under visual or instrument flight rules, during the day and night, in the Continental United States, over water, and in U.S. territories and foreign countries
• Ensure all pre-flight, flight, and post-flight operations are conducted within the standards set by applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and in accordance with USMS flight operations policies and procedures
• Ensure aircraft are properly maintained and review and/or complete aircraft maintenance reports and aircraft logs and trip reports as required, including identifying any and all irregularities in those logs and taking appropriate actions to correct them

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• If selected, you may be required to sign a one-year Continued Service Agreement
• Possess an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with a Multi engine-land rating
• Possess at least one heavy turbojet type rating (above 12,500 pounds and/or turbo-jet)
• Possess a current Class II FAA Medical Certificate
• Possess a current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate including Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating AND at least one large turbo jet/turboprop type rating; or the appropriate military rating
• Provide a front and back copy of your current FAA ATP certificate with the required ratings if establishing eligibility based on civilian flight experience
• Provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing your status as a rated military pilot if establishing eligibility based on military flight experience
• Possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations
• Demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience
• Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
• Pilot-In-Command: 250 hours
• Night Flying: 75 hours
• Flight Time in the Last 12 Months: 100 hours
• Multi-Engine Airplane: 500 hours
• At least one year of specific knowledge and skills related to the position equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes:
• 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 were conducted with the standards set by applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
• Ensuring an aircraft is properly maintained
• Completing and submitting aircraft maintenance reports, logs, and trip reports
• Performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
• Aircraft Maintenance: Knowledge of aircraft engines, parts, and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Flight Operations: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing Flight Operations, including monitoring resources and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance

Nice to have:

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee

Important Details

• Locations: Kansas City, MO or Oklahoma City, OK
• Application deadline: December 31, 2026
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel Required: 25% or less
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: Yes
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Not Required
• Position sensitivity and risk: NCS/High Risk
• Background check type: Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness

Application Process

• Submit a complete Application Package including your resume (first two pages of work experience will be reviewed), Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with a Multi engine-land rating and at least one heavy turbojet type rating, and a current Class II FAA Medical Certificate
• Optional supporting documents: Cover Letter, Veterans' Preference documentation, and any other supporting documentation required for verification
• Complete the initial online application
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Submit application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through December 31, 2026. First cutoff date: 11:59pm (EST) on October 28, 2026
• Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures
• Multi-hurdle process involving a review of your application package for eligibility and required documents, then a review by subject matter experts to confirm minimum qualifications are met
• Applicants who pass this process will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified
• Veterans' preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified
• Qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category
• Names of all candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which only those names will be initially certified)
• Candidates within the Best Qualified category who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles
• If claiming veterans' preference, submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions, or a "certification" document if expecting discharge within 120 days
• If claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on service-connected disability, also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus proof of entitlement from the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email
• Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position
• After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application
• We expect to make a job offer within 120 days after the closing date of this announcement

About the Company

This position is assigned to the Justice Prisoner Air Transportation System (JPATS).