Flight Instructor Pilot (DEA Program) - Conroe, Texas

The Flight Instructor Pilot is responsible to the Flight Program Lead Pilot for performing the duties assigned. As a certified pilot, the Flight Instructor Pilot is required to pilot the aircraft by all applicable FAA regulations.

This position will provide primary and advanced flight instruction delivering private/instrument/commercial training for airplane and helicopter training syllabi. The position will also serve as an Instructor Pilot and Pilot in Command of multiple aircraft types operating in Foreign and Domestic locations as the mission requires to train and mentor DEA helicopter pilots. Full-time responsibility is located at KCXO Conroe North Houston Airport, TX. Extensive travel is not normally required but may be required to support operational missions worldwide, including active combat zones. Potential deployment times of 30 days or more could involve as much as 50%-travel annually.

Performs other duties as required to include, but not limited to the following: 

• Conducting flight training to include Flight Training Device (FTD) instruction
• Assisting with operations and logistics related to drug enforcement activities
• Transportation of equipment, personnel, evidence, prisoners, and VIPs
• Conducting maintenance check flights
• Conducting flight profiles in conjunction with contractual requirements
• Writing and developing curriculum.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License
• Current first-class FAA medical certificate
• No previous aviation accident record
• US Citizenship Required.

The following current FAA ratings are required:

• Helicopter/Helicopter ATP
• Certified Flight Instructor – Helicopter
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument – Helicopter
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – ASEL and or AMEL
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) ASEL and or AMEL

The following current FAA ratings are preferred:

• Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) (ATP)

Minimum Required Experience:

• Experience with helicopter surveillance and NVG operations and mentoring new pilots
• Experience conducting flight training in airplane and helicopter platform
• 1,500 hours logged total pilot time
• 250 hours as an instructor to include instrument instruction
• 200 hours night/200 hours instrument 
• 500 hours cross country 

Preferred Experience:

• NVG Instructor Experience
• 1000 hours multi-engine Pilot-in Command (PIC)
• 1500 hours turbine engine PIC
• Foreign flight experience.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and travel as required in support of mission requirements
• Subject to on call status/2 hour recall
• Willing to sign a one year contract
• Able to obtain and maintain in force a valid driver's license
• It may require firearms training and currency
• Employment is contingent on background check and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
• No previous suspension or revocation of pilot designation(s) or rating(s) (e.g., FAA and military)
• Spanish speaking ability is preferred.

Travel Required

• Up to 50% Annually