JOB SUMMARYThe Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot assists with coverage of open shifts as needed in assigned areas 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 assignedQUALIFICATIONSEducation• Commercial rotorcraft helicopter certificate• Helicopter instrument rating• High school diploma or equivalent Skills• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.• Exhibits professionalism, is ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsExperience• 2000 hours total flight time• 1500 hours helicopter time• 1000 hours pilot in command• 500 hours turbine• 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided• Previous HEMS experience or equivalent – preferred• 1 year experience with any GMR Air company – preferred Job Description :
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Physical• 230 pound weight limit• Regularly reach with hands and arms• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl• Frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds• 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-flightMental• Ability to make quick but sound decisions.• Ability to follow clear oral and /or written procedures without deviation.• Adapts to irregular work pace.GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORSEmployee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:• Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.• One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.• Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress.• Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.• Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.• Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.
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. Pilots