Helicopter Pilot - Ambulance Service

Mayo Clinic; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide rotorcraft flight services at Eau Claire, WI; Rochester, MN; and Mankato, MN, with shifts at non-primary bases as needed. You'll model Mayo Clinic safety behaviors, work within IFR/NVIS frameworks, and participate in SMS and annual training to ensure patient-first aviation safety.

The role is 0.9 FTE with 36 hours weekly, requiring weight limits and FAA certifications. A FAA Commercial Rotorcraft certificate and Class II Medical are essential.

Qualifications

• Helicopter Instrument Rating is required.
• 2,000 total helicopter flight hours are required.
• 1,000 total helicopter PIC hours and 1,000 turbine hours required.
• 200 night flight hours; NVIS experience preferred.
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft certificate and Class II medical certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotorcraft pilot services primarily at Eau Claire, WI; Rochester and Mankato bases as needed.
• Follow Mayo Clinic Culture of Safety and five key safety behaviors.
• Utilize IFR infrastructure and NVIS as standard flight practice.
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) and annual simulation training.
• Support Mayo Clinic air carrier certificate for part 135 operations.

Skills

Helicopter Instrument Rating

Total Helicopter Hours 2000

PIC Hours 1000

Turbine Hours 1000

Night Flight Hours 200

NVIS experience

Single Pilot IFR

Weather Flight Hours 75

EC-145 experience

ATP certificate

Education

FAA Commercial Certificate (Rotorcraft)

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Helicopter Pilot provides rotorcraft pilot services primarily at one of three bases of operation - Eau Claire, WI; Rochester and Mankato, MN with expectation of covering pilot shifts at non-primary base of operation when necessary. Is expected to follow the Mayo Clinic Culture of Safety by modeling five safety behaviors: pay attention to detail; communicate clearly; have a questioning and receptive attitude; hand-off effectively; support each other. The ultimate goal is to place the needs of our patients first by ensuring aviation safety. Will regularly utilize the instrument flight rule (IFR) infrastructure and night vision imaging systems (NVIS) as a standard of flight practice. Will actively participate in management of a Safety Management System (SMS) as well as participate in annual simulation training. Will perform additional tasks as necessary to support the Mayo Clinic air carrier certificate for part 135 operations. The Helicopter Pilot's weight must not exceed 250 pounds/114 kilograms. Class 1 medical exams must be coordinated through the Mayo Clinic Division of Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine. The position is 0.9 FTE/36 hours per week with every other weekend coverage - day and night 12 hour shifts to include scheduled shifts at non-primary base. This position is an FAA safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

Helicopter Instrument Rating. 2,000 total Helicopter Flight Hours. 1,000 total Helicopter PIC Hours. 1,000 total Turbine Hours. 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided and/or Unaided). Prefer the following: EC-145 experience; ATP certificate; rotorcraft currency at time of application; NVIS experience; single pilot IFR experience; 75 Hours Actual Weather or Simulated Weather Flight Hours. This is a FAA safety sensitive position that requires passing a Federal level background screen. Current FAA Commercial Certificate with Rotorcraft. Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$45.24 - $69.39 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

73.5

Schedule Details

Three 12.25 hour shifts per week.

Weekend Schedule

Two weekends out of five.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.