VFR Lead Pilot

Job Summary

PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines)AS350 VFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)24-hour operations (day/night rotation)

Lead Pilot Duties

• Insure a staff of pilots are maintained with the knowledge and skill required to operate the various types of aircraft at that base IAW General Operations Manual (GOM) and FAA regulations.
• Coordinate with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager and Area Manager for business planning, marketing and efficient operation of EMS base.
• Supervise EMS base pilots to include, professional development, assessments, counseling and recommending disciplinary action as required.
• Responsible to work with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager for scheduling base pilots' occupational health compliance, safety training and assisting the Training Dept in the scheduling of recurrent training.
• Per base scheduling duties to include monthly schedule, workover assignments and status, sick call/vacation/open shift coverage, to include collaboration with other lead pilots, if necessary to cover open shifts.
• Timely distribution of monthly schedule to appropriate departments including timely updates regarding changes to Area Manager and appropriate offices/supervisors.
• Responsible to work with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager for base pilots' bonus/expense vouchers approvals for payment.
• Audits routine base bills and processes for payment.
• Ensure that all paperwork and reports are neat, accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures by all personnel under their supervision.
• Keep the Area and Maintenance Managers and Scheduling Department informed of the operational status of his/her aircraft.
• Participate in safety meetings and assist the base safety representatives in insuring flight safety, maintain a safe workplace and safety audits.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Shift bonuses
• Shift incentives
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Annual Employee Bonus
• and much more!

Qualifications

• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
• First Class Medical
• CAMTS Requirement // 2,000 Total Hours // 1,500 Hours Helicopter // 1,000 Hours PIC Helicopters // 500 Hours Turbine Helicopters // 100 Hours in Unaided Night Operations or 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
• Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less
• Strong Communication, Internal and External Customer Service Skills
• Pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment), drug screening and background screen
• Demonstrated Internal and External Customer Service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Schedule/Location

Schedule 7/7, Day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required

Must reside within 1-hour or less commute of the base

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000