Description
[redacted]\'s Angel One Transport is a Part 135 Certificated Air Carrier Operation. The aviation program is a Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) hospital based 24 hour operation (7 & 7 work schedule day/night rotation) operating under CAMTS guidelines. [redacted] is currently operating Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters; the aircraft is flown single pilot day/night in visual and instrument flight conditions. Successful applicant must be willing to relocate to within one hour driving distance from Little Rock, AR within six months from date of hire. The Pilot in Command (PIC) will report directly to the program\'s Chief Pilot.
Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Aviation Operations
Complies with all FAA Regulations (FAR\'s, 14 CFR), Angel One Transport General Aviation Operations Manual, Safety Manual, Training Manual and all other [redacted] policies and procedures.
Prepares VFR/IFR flight plans in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and [redacted] General Aviation Operations Manual.
Upon arrival for duty, ensures aircraft is prepared for flight in accordance with the Aircraft Operator\'s Manual and General Aviation Operations Manual.
Enters mechanical discrepancies into aircraft log book keeping maintenance personnel and Angel One Communications Center abreast of aircraft status.
Files, activates and closes flight plans.
Ensures proper completion of flight logs, manifest records and maintenance forms.
Participates in flight debriefings.
Ensures required aviation publications required for flight are up to date.
Maintains assigned copy of a General Aviation Operations Manual up to date.
Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command as per FAR Part 135.293/299
Maintains Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) proficiency as per FAR Part 135.297
The Pilot in Command may delegate functions to other personnel but retains full responsibility and accountability.
Notify the Director of Operations whenever a medical deficiency exists that would affect the safety of flight.
Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to flight.
Perform maintenance operational checks and/or flights.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot
2. Leadership and Professional Development
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of ACH and departmental aviation policies.
Shares professional responsibility for identification, development and achievement of department goals.
Promotes and maintains positive professional working relationships among all ACH customers
Demonstrates and promotes effective interpersonal skills in confronting negative behavior or mediating conflict
Promotes the safety culture of Angel One Transport and places safety as a top priority
3. Aviation Safety
Notify the Director of Operations whenever an actual or perceived problem exists that would affect the safety of flight or operation.
Conducts a Crew Resource Management and Safety Brief with the Angel One Transport Medical Crew, Communications and EMT Ambulance operators at the beginning of shift.
Ensures proper utilization of the ACH Risk Assessment and Safety Management System applications to mitigate aviation hazards.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Required - High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Preferred - Certificate from college program or technical school
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required - 8 years total experience required, which includes 8 years of Operational flight experience totaling a minimum of 2700 hours total time, 2500 hours rotary wing flight time comprising 1000 hours of pilot in command (PIC),1500 hours of turbine engine, 100 hours of night operations including NVG experience and 100 hours actual or simulated instrument experience
Preferred - 2 years EMS FAA Part 135 operational experience preferred
Preferred - 1 years Single Pilot IFR with 500 hours multi-engine operational experience preferred
CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
Required - FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating (Certification) (Candidate must possesss at time of hire)
Required - FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate (Certification) (needed within 6 months of hire date)
Required - FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate (Certification) (Candidate must possesss at time of hire)
Preferred - FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (Certification)
Preferred - FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Helicopter Certificate (Certification)
Preferred - FAA Certified Fight Instrument Instructor (CFII) Helicopter Certificate (Certification)
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Required - Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) qualification within 6 months of hire (Initial training and initial US FAR 135.297, 135.293, 135.299 completed for Day, Night, NVG, IFR operations).
Required - Pilots employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 270 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.
Required - Applicant must have a strong work ethic with the ability to effectively communicate with the public, peers and senior management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 10 pounds-Frequently
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 100 pounds(Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)* This position may require a fitness for duty evaluation-Occasionally
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 25 pounds-Frequently
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 35 pounds-Occasionally
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 50 pounds(Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)-Occasionally
Noise Level-Noise Level-Very Loud
Physical Activity-Climb or balance-Occasionally
Physical Activity-Reach with hands and arms-Frequently
Physical Activity-Sit-Occasionally
Physical Activity-Stand-Occasionally
Physical Activity-Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, or bend-Frequently
Physical Activity-Talk or hear-Frequently
Physical Activity-Taste or smell-Frequently
Physical Activity-Use hands to touch, handle, or feel-Frequently
Physical Activity-Walk-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Blood or bodily fluid-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Elevated surfaces or equipment (including ladders, lifts, scaffolding)-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Exposed to non-conventional motion-Frequently
Physical Environment-Fumes or airborne particles-Frequently
Physical Environment-Infectious disease-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Inside Office Environment / conditions-Frequently
Physical Environment-Outdoor weather conditions-Frequently
Physical Environment-Slippery or uneven surfaces-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Toxic or caustic chemicals-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Vehicles-Frequently
Physical Environment-Vibration-Frequently
Physical Environment-Work in high, precarious places-Occasionally
Physical Environment-Work near moving mechanical parts-Frequently
Safety Sensitivity-This position has been designated as safety sensitive.-Required