Strike Team Pilot - Located in O'Fallon, MO

About the Role

Our mission is to provide care to the world at a moment's notice. As a Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot, you will assist with coverage of open shifts at assigned bases, help with the start-up and standardization of new bases, and ensure all operations involving company aircraft comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 135, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and all state or municipal regulations.

This is a salaried position with a 15% geographical modifier to base pay, a $22,750.00 annual stipend, paid travel and per diem for all shifts, and 24-hour pilot housing provided.

Schedule

14 days on, 14 days off.

Responsibilities

• Create pilot information guides including location, frequencies, and procedures for flying into hospitals and other EMS agencies.
• Conduct local area orientation as required.
• Inform the Regional Director of Flight Operations when necessary flight planning information is unavailable or outdated.
• Operate the aircraft safely and efficiently, emphasizing compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
• Monitor forecast changes and current weather situations.
• Conduct preflight inspections of the aircraft prior to starting shifts or accepting transports, using the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual.
• Note discrepancies during preflight in the engineering log and notify maintenance of corrective actions.
• Report major malfunctions, aircraft damage, or injured personnel to the Operations Center immediately.
• Ensure all operations comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and state or municipal regulations.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain neat and clean crew quarters and hangar areas.
• Assist in washing, waxing, and cleaning the aircraft as needed.
• Submit all required paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time.
• 1500 hours helicopter time.
• 1000 hours pilot in command.
• 1000 hours turbine.
• Minimum of 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• 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.
• H135 Experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical & Mental Requirements

Physical

• 230-pound weight limit.
• Specific vision abilities required: 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit options include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation, and paid time off.