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How much do dhs pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for dhs pilot in Arizona is $105,401.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,900.00 and $120,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DHS pilot?

A DHS Pilot is a professional who operates aircraft for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They support missions such as border security, law enforcement, search and rescue, and disaster response. DHS Pilots typically work for agencies like Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They must have extensive flight experience, meet strict certification requirements, and often have backgrounds in military or law enforcement aviation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DHS pilot?

To thrive as a DHS Pilot, you generally need a commercial pilot's license, strong aeronautical knowledge, and experience in law enforcement or military aviation. Familiarity with government aircraft, flight planning software, and certifications such as Instrument Rating are typically required. Outstanding situational awareness, teamwork, and decision-making skills help pilots excel in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environments. These qualifications and attributes are crucial for ensuring mission success, operational safety, and effective collaboration with Department of Homeland Security teams.

What are the common assignments and work environments for DHS pilots?

DHS Pilots often undertake missions such as border surveillance, search and rescue, transportation of personnel or equipment, and aerial reconnaissance. Work environments can vary from scheduled patrol flights over specific regions to rapid-response deployments for emergency operations, which may require extended hours or unplanned travel. Pilots typically work closely with law enforcement agents, technical crews, and mission coordinators, frequently operating from both major airports and remote landing sites. These assignments offer variety and challenge, as well as opportunities to contribute directly to national security and public safety.

How much does a DHS pilot make?

A DHS pilot typically earns between $70,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and specific agency responsibilities. Pilots in this role often require FAA certifications and specialized training for government aircraft operations.

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Infographic showing various Dhs Pilot job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,401 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR

Arizona State Government

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$67 - $91/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona's children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIORAddress: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007Salary: $79,200Grade: S25Job Summary:

This position is required to provide IT technical support for Arizona Department of Health Services personnel, specifically related to server technology. This position will provide 2nd and 3rd tier server support. This position is responsible for server administration, system availability, backups, maintenance, system updates and upgrades. This position supports multiple platforms and applications, including AWS technologies, GCP, Azure, Intune, IIS servers, SQL servers, and other application servers as assigned.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide server support by updating, maintaining and troubleshooting server infrastructure including documentation of supported systems.
  • Advanced design, maintenance of and troubleshooting of IIS, SQL Server, Other Applications.
  • Administration of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and evaluation of new services.
  • Ongoing system security remediation of Windows based systems.
  • Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

  • Microsoft Windows Server including Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, IIS, Windows group policies.
  • AWS and Powershell scripting.
  • Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skilled in:

  • Computer/Network troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Organizational and time management skills.

Ability to:

  • Analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions.
  • Interact with government personnel and build relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations.
  • Communicate effectively with the IT organization, project, and application development teams, management and business personnel.
  • Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Selective Preference(s):
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years of experience in systems administration (or equivalent experience).
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Driver's License.
  • Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issues pursuant to A.R.S. §36-113.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Wellness program and plans
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability insurance
  • Defined retirement plan
  • Award winning infant at work program
  • Credit union membership
  • Transit subsidy
  • ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing steven.santiago@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

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