Strike Team Pilot IFR Float

Rural Metro Fire Department; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

On Duty Housing

Float stipend

IFR stipend

15K Sign on Bonus

Retention bonuses

401k plan

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department seeks a Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot to support open shifts at bases and help standardize new bases. You will ensure compliance with FAA regulations, inspect preflight conditions, and coordinate with flight operations for safe, efficient aircraft transport.

Ideal candidates have extensive rotorcraft experience, an instrument rating, and a valid Class II medical certificate, ready to operate within our EMS aviation program.

Qualifications

• FAA commercial rotorcraft-h helicopter certificate required.
• Instrument rating for rotorcraft is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current FAA Class II medical certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coverage of open shifts at bases and standardize new bases.
• Operate aircraft in compliance with regulations and manuals.
• Perform preflight checks and report discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure safe, efficient transport of personnel and patients.
• Maintain timely and accurate paperwork and records.

Skills

Piloting skills

Regulatory compliance

Decision making

Crew communication

Education

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate

FAA Helicopter instrument rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Current FAA Class II Medical certificate

Tools

EC135 experience

B429 experience

Job description

Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us.

Pilot Incentives

• Salary range $102,073 - $107,399 including 15% Geo Modifier
• $12K Float stipend
• $5K IFR stipend
• $15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• Schedule 14-on/14-off
• EC135 AND BH429 IFR positions available

JOB SUMMARY

The Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot assists with coverage of open shifts as needed at assigned bases and provides assistance with the start-up and standardization of new bases. They are responsible for all operations involving company aircraft is in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 135, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual and all state or municipal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• 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.
• Operates 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Class II Medical certificate

Experience

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours pilot in command
• 1000 hours turbine
• Minimum of 200 hours night (aided or unaided)
• 200 Instrument Hours (Actual / Hood / SIM) 50 Hours Actual in Aircraft
• Previous HEMS experience or equivalent – preferred
• 1 year experience with any GMR Air company – preferred
• EC135 or B429 Experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical

• 230-pound weight limit
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts
• Required to work in outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence
• Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight

Mental

• Ability to make quick but sound decisions.
• Ability to follow clear oral and /or written procedures without deviation.
• Adapts to irregular work pace.

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