Base Pilot Supervisor - AEL 040 Harrison, AR

Helicopter Jobs; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

7/7 schedule

Base housing

Job summary

Helicopter Jobs in Harrison, AR seeks a Base Pilot Supervisor to oversee all operations of company aircraft and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. The role is the frontline supervision for line pilots at the base, partnering with the Program Director to run the base efficiently and safely.

The Base Pilot Supervisor will coordinate pilot duty schedules, flight planning resources, and preflight checks, while monitoring weather and staff payroll submissions.

Qualifications

• Oversee base pilot scheduling and base operations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and rotorcraft manuals.
• Coordinate flight planning activities and resources for missions.
• Lead preflight and safety procedures for all flights.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates pilot duty schedules with Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Coordinates flight planning activities and resources for base missions.
• Conducts local area orientations for new hire pilots.
• Coordinates aviation activities at public relations events.
• Reviews and submits base pilots’ logs to Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Monitors pilots and assists in day-to-day base management.
• Submits payroll grids for base pilots to Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Operates aircraft safely with emphasis on Rotorcraft Flight Manual compliance.
• Monitors weather changes and forecasts.
• Performs aircraft preflight and notes discrepancies for maintenance.

Skills

Pilot supervision

Flight operations coordination

Preflight & safety checks

Regulatory compliance

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Flight planning tools

Job description

We invite you to join a team of highly skilled emergency medical experts, pilots and mechanics!

Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost, and we will be there when you need us.

PILOT INCENTIVES

Base Pilot Supervisor Annual Stipend: $5000

Salary range $106,511 - $117,162 including 20% Geo Modifier

• $15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• 7/7 schedule
• 24-hour base housing, provided at all locations

Job Summary

Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations. The Base Pilot Supervisor (BPS) is the front-line supervisor for the Line Pilots assigned to the base. The BPS will work in conjunction with the Program Director to ensure the base operates in an efficient, safe, and economical manner.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on the pilot duty schedules
• Coordinates with the Program Director on the flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base
• Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base
• Coordinates the aviation activities associated with public relations events
• Reviews, corrects, and submits to the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot’s monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame
• Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues
• Submits all assigned base pilot’s payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations
• Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual
• Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations
• Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting transports or flights. Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual. Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being taken
• Reports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes

Qualifications

Meet the requirements of a Base Line Pilot:

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided

Preferred

• Previous HAA experience or equivalent
• One year of experience as a Pilot with a GMR company
• Previous supervisory experience helpful

Education And Credentials

• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating
• High school diploma or equivalent

Other

230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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