About This Role
This role as a Helicopter Pilot involves the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments, primarily transporting patients in need of emergency services. The pilot-in-command determines whether to accept or decline flight assignments based on safety factors. The position works on a 7 days on, 7 days off rotation.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment related to the conveyance of patients in need of emergency services
- Process a flight assignment received from the Life Flight Communications Center and determine whether to accept or decline it based on weather conditions or other factors that may impact flight safety
- Plan flight assignments and obtain briefing information regarding the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and special instructions
- Conduct a start of shift briefing with the assigned medical, communications, and ground personnel
- Ensure that the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; is inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled, and staffed for a flight assignment
- Supervise and assist loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determine that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per the utilized method of aircraft weight and balance or the approved rotorcraft flight manual
- Ensure cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard
- File, activate, and close the flight plans
- Ensure proper completion of flight logs, records, and maintenance forms
- Check aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to a flight assignment
- Log all mechanical discrepancies as they occur and inform maintenance personnel
- Notify the Life Flight Communications Center of the service status of the aircraft
- Participate in post-flight debriefings
- Keep navigation charts current and up to date
- Maintain proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
- FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
- 2000 hours total time or 1500 hours total time with ATP rating
- 1500 hours Helicopter time
- 1000 hours Helicopter Pilot in Command time
- 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours of which were in actual flight
- Helicopter Turbine Time: 1000 hours
- 500 hours Cross Country
- 100 hours of night flight time
- Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (Preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
- Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)