Security ClearanceSensitive Compartmented Information
Duties
The Supervisory Flight Test Pilot serves in a supervisory capacity with the primary responsibility of administering, managing, and planning CBP's Aviation and Maritime Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program. This position starts at a salary of $170,618.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10). Typical work responsibilities include: Serving as the agency's Chief Test Pilot administering, managing, and planning CBP's Aviation and Maritime Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program. Serving as the Agency's certification expert of normal, utility, primary, and restricted category airframes and the subject matter expert on certification and validation board meetings, and safety/certification review panels. Developing, writing, reviewing, and executing test plans by directing and performing the ground/flight/underway testing for fixed wing/rotor wing/UAS (when required)/marine vessels. Reviewing post-test results, data, analysis, and reports and recommending improvements and solutions to problems resulting from test. Representing the Agency and its components at meetings with officials from DHS and other Federal, state, and local agencies on planning and coordinating joint test efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, and foreign enforcement agencies.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Financial Disclosure is required. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Security Clearance: You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance for this position. FAA Class 1 Medical or FAA Class 2 medical FAA Commercial or ATP Airplane or Helicopter rated with Instruments Certificate of completion Test Pilot School, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (USAFTPS) U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS), Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS) or Ecole du Personnel Navigant d' Essais et de Reception (EPNER) or National TPS (pilot long course) is preferred Flight Logs showing 1750 hours total flight time, 1150 pilot-in-command, 75 night flight hours, 100 flight hours in last 12 months
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: 1. A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with the following ratings: airplane, single engine and multi-engine land and instrument; OR rotorcraft helicopter and instrument. 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., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate). 2. A current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for applicants who currently occupy Customs and Border Protection Air Interdiction Agent positions. For initial entry or re-entry into the occupation, a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for application purposes; however you MUST have a Class I by the time of your interview. 3. A documented log reflecting a minimum of 1750 hours total flight time, with 1150 pilot-in-command, 75 night flight hours, 100 flight hours in last 12 months Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Overseeing all testing and evaluation activities for aircraft, boats, and their systems. Working with the acquisition team to discuss and organize technical changes to aircraft production, integration, and support, and giving clear, reliable advice and recommendations. Using rules, regulations, technical plans, and other guidance to plan tests and programs that help create Operational Requirement Documents. Acting as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for DHS at meetings to plan and coordinate joint testing with other federal, state, local, and foreign agencies. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 05/06/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment. ?Leadership Training: All newly appointed GS-15s are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 5 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.
Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Other Information
Physical Demands: This position requires periods of long-term standing, bending and crouching working in and around aircraft and boats. It requires working on concrete ramps in high temperature conditions, climbing in and out of aircraft, flying in aircraft, and operations in and on boats (under 50') while underway in varying sea states. Work Environment: Work entails operations around high noise areas, aircraft ramp operations, on aircraft in flight, boats underway, in all conditions and will require protective gear to include hearing protection and flight uniforms. The work environment includes high hot, low cold temperatures, humidity, rain, and desert conditions and can involve testing platforms with substantially modified systems characterized by a substantial degree of hazard. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.