Strike Team Pilot - Located in O'Fallon, MO

Air Evac Lifeteam; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

Travel and per diem

Sign on Bonus

Annual stipend

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot to cover open shifts at bases and assist with startup and standardization of new bases. You will ensure operations comply with FAR Part 135, Air Evac Operations Manual, and state regulations for safe, efficient transport.

Located in O'Fallon, MO, the role requires extensive rotorcraft experience and FAA certifications. Join a mission-driven team delivering urgent care when and where it is needed.

Qualifications

• Total flight hours: 2000 total, 1500 helicopter, 1000 PIC, 500 turbine hours.
• Night unaided 100 hours or 50 unaided with 100 aided.
• Instrument hours 200 (Actual / Hood / SIM).
• FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate and helicopter rating required.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate and regulatory compliance experience.
• Preferred: 1 year experience with any GMR Air company.

Responsibilities

• Create pilot information guides including location, frequencies, and procedures.
• Conduct local area orientation as required.
• Inform Regional Director of flight planning information updates.
• Operate aircraft safely with emphasis on Rotorcraft Flight Manual compliance.
• Monitor weather and forecast changes.
• Preflight aircraft and log discrepancies with maintenance notification.
• Report major malfunctions or injuries to Operations Center promptly.
• Ensure all operations comply with FAA regulations and manuals.
• Perform housekeeping to keep crew quarters, hanger area neat and presentable.
• Wash, wax, and clean aircraft with maintenance personnel as needed.
• Submit paperwork neatly and timely; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Total Flight Hours 2000

PIC Hours 1000

Turbine Hours 500

Night Hours 100

Instrument Hours 200

GMR Experience

Weight limit 250 lb

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Tools

Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

EC135 Aircraft Experience

Job description

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 Annual 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

Travel and per diem paid for all shifts

Hourly position (any hours over 40 in a pay week is over time)

Schedule 14-on/14-off

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.

Located in O'Fallon, MO

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 Annual 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

Travel and per diem paid for all shifts

Hourly position (any hours over 40 in a pay week is over time)

Schedule 14-on/14-off

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 are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and any state or municipal regulation; thus ensuring safe, efficient transport

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in air medical care, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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