We are seeking an experienced R-44 Pilot to fly as a Part-Time Backup Pilot for our Electronic News Gathering (ENG) flights in our Kansas City Market.
Based out of Johnson County Airport (KOJC)
What You'll Do:
Conduct pre-flight checks and routine maintenance on navigation, safety, and operating systems to ensure aircraft is fully operational.
Interface with air traffic controllers regarding flight routes, weather conditions, etc.
Track flight hours to determine schedule for preventative maintenance; ensures instruments are certified in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
Maintain written and computerized flight logs and aircraft/pilot records to comply with FAA regulations and other federal guidelines.
Participate in training and remains current on FAA Airworthiness Directives and related periodic publications.
Operate aircraft safely and efficiently to the maximize cost effectiveness of each fight.
Require flexibility in work schedules since the pilot works Mon-Fri and standby on weekends.
What You'll Need:
Must have Robinson R44 PIC time and meet SFAR 73 requirements
Customer focus
Tolerance for stress in dealing with difficult situations and personalities
Flexibility around flight times
Ability to withstand demanding on-the-job flying times with early starts and late finishes
Minimum of 500 hours total pilot time, or 400 hrs with a Certified Flight Instructor License with Dual Instruction Given
Education
Graduate of the Robinson Safety Course and Certified Flight School preferred
Certifications
Commercial Rotorcraft License (helicopter) or add-on to Commercial Pilot’s License.
FAA Class 1 or 2 Medical Certificate required
Certified flight instructor and Instrument Rating preferred
Based out of Johnson County Airport (KOJC)
What You'll Bring:
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas
A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team
Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus
Strong desire for collaboration between teams
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness
Advanced problem-solving techniques