Airline Pilot

This position is assigned to Justice Prisoner Air Transportation System (JPATS). Note: The positions will be filled in either Kansas City, MO or Oklahoma City, OK based on management's discretion. The selectees of these positions serves as a Airline Pilot. You will be responsible for operating a Boeing 737 aircraft in support of prisoner movement and other special operations.

As a Airline Pilot at the GS-2181-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: 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; 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 reviewing and/or completing aircraft maintenance reports and aircraft logs and trip reports as required. This includes identifying any and all irregularities in those logs and taking appropriate actions to correct them. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. This vacancy announcement is scheduled to remain opened through 12/31/2026, or until all vacancies are filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through December 31, 2026. First cutoff date: 11:59pm (EST) on 10/28/2026, then eligible and qualified applicants will be referred to the the selecting official as requested until vacancies are filled.

This is a bargaining unit position. 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. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements when applying for this announcement. 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. Special Requirements: Must possess an air transport pilot (ATP) Certificate with a Multi engine-land rating; at least one heavy turbojet type rating (above 12,500 pounds and/or turbo-jet); and a current Class II FAA Medical Certificate.

Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.