Helicopter Line Pilot IFR

Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145's and one BK117C1. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

About the role

Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments related to the conveyance of patients in need of emergency services. The pilot-in-command processes flight assignments from the Life Flight Communications Center and determines whether to accept or decline based on weather conditions or other safety factors.

Responsibilities

• 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 assigned medical, communications, and ground personnel.
• Ensures the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled, and staffed for flight.
• Supervises and assists with loading and distribution of cargo and passengers, ensuring weight and balance are within prescribed limitations.
• Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment is aboard.
• Files, activates, and closes flight plans.
• Ensures proper completion of flight logs, records, and maintenance forms.
• Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to confirm all discrepancies are corrected or deferred.
• Logs all mechanical discrepancies and informs maintenance personnel.
• Notifies the Life Flight Communications Center of the aircraft’s service status.
• Participates in post-flight debriefings.
• Keeps navigation charts current and up to date.
• Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and in SPIFR operations.

Requirements

• FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating.
• 2000 hours total time or 1500 hours total time with ATP rating.
• 1500 hours helicopter time.
• 1000 hours helicopter Pilot-in-Command time.
• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (at least 50 hours in actual flight).
• 1000 hours helicopter turbine time.
• 500 hours cross-country flight time.
• 100 hours of night flight time.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating (FAA).

Schedule

7 days on, 7 days off rotation.

Pay

• $25,000 sign-on bonus for pilots.
• 1.5X base salary for extra shifts, plus additional financial incentives.

Benefits

• 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: 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan with quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family-friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Skills

• Leads Others
• Interpersonal Communication

Relocation assistance reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Location: Montoursville, PA.