Base Pilot Supervisor - AEL 054 Big Spring, TX

Rural Metro Fire Department; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15K

Retention bonus $40K after 3 years

7/7 schedule

Base housing provided

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department in the United States seeks a Base Pilot Supervisor to oversee the line pilots at the base, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and the company's Operations Manual. The BPS will work with the Program Director to maintain safe, efficient, and economical flight operations.

Responsibilities include developing pilot schedules, coordinating flight planning, conducting new-hire orientations, monitoring weather, preflight checks, and payroll submission to the Regional

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time required.
• 1500 hours helicopter time required.
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command required.
• 500 hours turbine experience preferred.
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided preferred.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate required.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on pilot duty schedules.
• Coordinates with Program Director on 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 aviation activities for public relations events.
• Reviews and submits base pilots’ monthly flight/duty logs to Regional Director of Flight Operations.

Education

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

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

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 $115,387 - $126,926 including 30% 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

Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots:

• 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

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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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