EMS Rotorcraft Pilot — Strike Team Lead

Rural Metro Fire Department; O’Fallon, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo salary modifier

Annual stipend

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonuses

On-duty housing

Travel and per diem

Overtime eligibility

14-on/14-off schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam, part of Global Medical Response, is seeking a Rotor-wing Pilot to support the Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot duties. The role involves flying under FAR Part 135, ensuring safe and compliant operations, and coordinating with regional flight operations for open shifts and new base start-ups.

The candidate will have a current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, helicopter instrument rating, and 2,000+ total flight hours, with significant helicopter experience and night flying

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours.
• 1,500 Helicopter Hours.
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours.
• 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours.
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• 200 Instrument Hours (Actual / Hood / SIM) 50 Hours Actual in Aircraft.
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear.
• 1 year experience with any GMR Air company – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates pilot information guide to include location, frequencies, and procedures to be used, when flying into hospitals and other EMS agencies.
• Conducts local area orientation as required.
• Informs the Regional Director of Flight Operations anytime the necessary information for flight planning is not available or up-to date.
• Opperates 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 any 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 any major malfunctions, aircraft damage, or injured personnel to Operations Center in the most expeditious manner
• Ensures that all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and any state or municipal regulation; thus ensuring safe, efficient transport
• Performs any housekeeping duties required to make the crew quarters and hanger area neat, clean, and presentable along with nurse, paramedic.
• Wash, wax, and clean aircraft, as needed, along with nurse, paramedic and maintenance personnel.
• Submits all appropriate paperwork in a neat and timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam, part of Global Medical Response, is seeking a Rotor-wing Pilot to support the Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot duties. The role involves flying under FAR Part 135, ensuring safe and compliant operations, and coordinating with regional flight operations for open shifts and new base start-ups.

The candidate will have a current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, helicopter instrument rating, and 2,000+ total flight hours, with significant helicopter experience and night flying