Fixed-Wing Pilot — Medical Transport Specialist

Avera Health; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Licensed fixed wing pilot assigned to the Careflight program to fly fixed wing transports for Avera. The pilot is responsible for the safe, compliant conduct of the flight from dispatch to termination and may be required at multiple Careflight bases.

The role requires active FAA Commercial Certificate with instrument rating, a current FAA Medical Certificate, and substantial flight hours including cross-country and night time, in line with regulatory and

Qualifications

• FAA pilot certifications and medicals are required.
• Extensive fixed-wing flight experience as specified by FAA rules.
• Ability to operate under FAA and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtain weather briefing and prepare flight plan considering altitude, terrain, weather and fuel.
• Ensure flight operations comply with FARs, Specifications, and company policies.
• Maintain checklists per AFM and coordinate with flight leadership.
• Coordinate scheduling of pilots and aircraft with operations leadership.
• Work with maintenance on timely repair of discrepancies and inspections.
• Respond to flight requests and assist crew with enplaning/deplaning.
• Maintain knowledge of Operations Manual and relevant regulations.

Skills

Flight planning

Weather briefing

Team collaboration

Education

FAA Commercial Certificate

Instrument rating

FAA Medical Certificate (Class I or II)

Total flight time 1500 hours

Cross-country 500 hours

Night flight 100 hours

Instrument time 75 hours

Second class FAA Medical

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Licensed fixed wing pilot assigned to the Careflight program to fly fixed wing transports for Avera. The pilot is responsible for the safe, compliant conduct of the flight from dispatch to termination and may be required at multiple Careflight bases.

The role requires active FAA Commercial Certificate with instrument rating, a current FAA Medical Certificate, and substantial flight hours including cross-country and night time, in line with regulatory and