Helicopter Pilot IFR

Vertical Aviation International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Relocation assistance (case-by-case)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Life, disability, and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger Life Flight seeks experienced pilots for SPIFR helicopter operations with a $25,000 bonus and relocation assistance reviewed case by case. 7 days on 7 days off plus a competitive benefits package are offered.

You will conduct safe patient transports, plan flights, brief crews, ensure pre-flight readiness, manage weight and balance, file flight plans and logs, and maintain proficiency in SPIFR operations.

Qualifications

• FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
• 2000hrs total time or 1500hrs total with ATP
• 1500hrs helicopter time
• 1000hrs helicopter PIC time
• 75hrs actual or simulated instrument time (50hrs in actual flight)
• Helicopter turbine time: 1000 hours
• 500 hours cross country
• 100 hours night flight time

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient conduct of patient transport flights.
• Plan flight assignments and obtain briefing information (weather, procedures).
• Conduct start-of-shift briefing with medical, comms and ground personnel.
• Ensure aircraft is pre-flighted, loaded, fueled and staffed.
• Oversee cargo/passenger loading and verify weight and balance limits.
• File, activate and close flight plans; maintain logs and maintenance forms.
• Notify operations center of aircraft status; participate in post-flight debriefs.

Skills

Flight operations

Safety compliance

Crew communication

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SPIFR Helicopter systems

Job description

Job Summary

Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145’s and one BK117C1. We offer a $25,000 bonus for Pilots, a very competitive salary and benefit package and Relocation assistance reviewed case by case. 1.5X base salary for extra shifts Additional financial incentives for extra shifts.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment related to the conveyance of patients in need of emergency services. The pilot-in-command and is authorized to process a flight assignment received from the Life Flight Communications Center and determines whether to accept or decline a flight assignment based on weather conditions or other factors that may impact the safety of flight.
• Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions.
• Conducts a start of shift briefing with the assigned medical, communications and ground personnel.
• Ensures that the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; is inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled and staffed for a flight assignment.
• Supervises and assists loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determines that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per the utilized method of aircraft weight and balance or the approved rotorcraft flight manual.
• Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard.
• Files, activates and closes the flight plans.
• Ensures proper completion of flight logs, records and maintenance forms.
• Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to a flight assignment.
• Logs all mechanical discrepancies as they occur and informs maintenance personnel.
• Notifies the Life Flight Communications Center of the service status of the aircraft.
• Participates in post-flight debriefings.
• Keeps navigation charts current and up to date.
• Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations.

Position Details

• 7 days on 7 days off

• $25,000 Bonus

• Certifications and Licenses:

• FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
• 2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
• 1500hrs. Helicopter time
• 1000hrs. Helicopter Pilot in Command time
• 75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight
• Helicopter Turbine Time: 1000 hours
• 500 hours Cross Country
• 100 hours of night flight time

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.