Command Pilot (PIC)

Billings Flying Service, Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K 4% Match

Job summary

Billings Flying Service, Inc. seeks an experienced Pilot-In-Command to lead safe flight operations and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and BFS policies. The PIC will oversee crew supervision, training support, and aviation duties under the Chief Pilot, including flight planning and SMS participation.

Domestic and international assignments may be required. A strong regulatory background, extensive PIC time, and CH-47D experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• PIC must maintain thorough knowledge of BFS policies and procedures and uphold core values.
• Deep knowledge of FAA regulations, OPS specs, flight manuals and BFS manuals.
• Minimum 3500 total time, 2500 PIC, 1500 Turbine; Tandem Rotor time a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of flight and act as PIC with final authority on decisions.
• Maintain supervisory duties of field crews and issue directives as needed.
• Assist and conduct OJT for training and audits as directed by Chief Pilot.
• Participate in pilot training when qualified.
• Support SMS and report hazards or incidents; follow Safety Policy.
• Review flight assignments and obtain briefing information.
• Prepare flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, weight and nav aids.
• Ensure aircraft is preflighted, loaded, equipped and manned appropriately.
• Comply with duty/time limitations and proper certification/rest requirements.
• Verify all required forms/equipment are aboard prior to flight.
• Record mechanical issues and inform maintenance personnel.
• Verify compliance with MEL and regulatory requirements before flight.
• Uphold CFR 91.3 responsibilities and authority.

Skills

FAA Regulations

PIC Time

CH-47D Experience

USFS Aerial Firefighting

Domestic/International Duty

Job description

Summary

The Pilot-In-Command reports directly to the Chief Pilot/Assistant Chief Pilot and is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight assignment. The Chief Pilot/Assistant Chief Pilot may delegate certain functions to the PIC to be authorized to conduct business in the absence of the Chief Pilot/Assistant Chief Pilot to meet certain Company and FAA requirements. The PIC will be responsible for all duties and responsibilities required as a Pilot in Command in accordance with the BFS General Operations Manual (GOM).

Requirements

Qualifications

• PIC must be able to maintain thorough understanding of Billings Flying Services policies and procedures and must embody, exhibit, and ensure Billings Flying Services core values in everyday work.
• PIC must be highly knowledgeable of FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals and to the content of all BFS General Operations Manual, Training Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and Approved/Accepted FAA/USFS Manual.
• Minimum of 3500 total time / 2500 PIC and 1500 Turbine. Tandem Rotor time a plus.
• Must satisfy the applicable USFS hour requirements.
• USFS Aerial Firefighting experience in Helicopters
• Maintain a Second-Class Medical.
• Type Rated in the CH-47D (BV234) is favorable.
• Vertical Reference proficient
• NVG qualified
• Available for Domestic and International assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety of Flight
• Ability to maintain active Supervisory Responsibilities of field crew and copilots. Issue directives and notices to flight crews as required.
• PIC may be requested to assist and perform OJT for flight crewmember training, PIC upgrade training, flight base audits/inspections, and any other aviation duties as directed by the Chief Pilot.
• Participate in pilot training when qualified to do so.
• Actively participate in ensuring Billings Flying Services Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understanding, complying and promoting the Company Safety Policy and other safety duties as assigned.
• Reviews flight assignments and obtain briefing information regarding the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and any special instructions.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of flight plan considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise performance, airport facilities and navigational aids.
• Ensures aircraft is preflight, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for the flight assignment.
• Determine compliance with duty and flight time limitations, properly certificated, adequately rested and in proper dress.
• Ensures that all required forms, equipment, and material are on board the aircraft prior to flight.
• Records mechanical irregularities and discrepancies and ensures that maintenance personnel are informed of the item recorded.
• Verifies before beginning any flight that recorded items have been procedurally complied with, deferred, or corrected by maintenance personnel in accordance with the approved Minimum Equipment List for that aircraft, as appropriate.
• CFR 91.3 Responsibility and authority of pilot in command. The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft, to include weather decisions.

Behavioral Competencies

Embody BFS core values

• Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue, and building consensus.
• Treatingothers fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.
• Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
• Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
• Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in austere field settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift items weighing as much as 50Lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

Behavioral Competencies

Embody BFS core values

• Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue, and building consensus.
• Treatingothers fair, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.
• Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
• Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
• Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in austere field settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift items weighing as much as 50Lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

Benefits

• Full time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match.
• These benefits are available after initial waiting period.