Tactical Helicopter Unit Pilot

About This Role

This role involves piloting rotary-wing aircraft for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), supporting law enforcement, counterterrorism, and national security missions. The pilot will ensure successful execution of flight and ground operations, maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and FBI aviation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Pilot FBI-designated rotary-wing aircraft to transport FBI personnel, equipment, and sensitive materials
• Conduct flight operations in support of law enforcement, surveillance, reconnaissance, emergency response, training, and other mission-essential activities
• Operate aircraft in controlled, uncontrolled, domestic, and international airspace, as required
• Participate in mission planning and briefings as required
• Execute flights in support of time-sensitive and high-risk law enforcement operations
• Maintain situational awareness and adapt to dynamic mission requirements while ensuring flight safety
• Perform required pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer guidance, and FBI aviation policies
• Immediately report safety discrepancies, incidents, or aircraft irregularities to designated FBI aviation personnel
• Ensure compliance with all aviation safety procedures and operational risk management requirements
• Ensure flight operations comply with FAA regulations, airspace requirements, and international aviation rules, when applicable
• Support airspace coordination, flight planning, and required aviation documentation
• Maintain accurate records related to flight time, duty time, and mission activity

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate with commercial instrument helicopter rating
• Unrestricted Class 1 or 2 FAA medical certificate
• Successfully completed helicopter underwater escape training course
• Successful completion of the Washington DC special flight rules area class
• Minimum of 500 hours of rotary wing flight time, with at least 100 hours of NVG/NS (night vision goggle/ night system) flight time
• At least 300 of those hours in dual engine, jet turbine helicopters
• At least 25 hours of operation in mountainous terrain, that is, flights consisting of multiple landings above 5000 MSL
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FBI security clearances and background investigations
• Top Secret security clearance is required to start work

Nice to have:

• Over 100 hours Pilot in Command time in type certificated or military helicopters
• Demonstrated proficiency in mission-oriented rotary-wing operations