Job Summary: Backup Helicopter Pilot to Provide Electronic News Gathering (ENG) services to local Orlando affiliates. **Based out of Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), Orlando, FL Responsibilities • Conducts pre-flight checks and routine maintenance on navigation, safety, and operating systems to ensure aircraft is fully operational. • Interfaces with air traffic controllers regarding flight route, weather conditions, etc. • Tracks flight hours and use to determine schedule for preventative maintenance; ensures instruments are certified in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. • Maintains written and computerized flight logs and aircraft/pilot records to comply with FAA regulations and other federal guidelines. • Participates in training and remains current on FAA Airworthiness Directives and related periodic publications. • Operates aircraft safely and efficiently to the maximize cost effectiveness of each fight. • Requires flexibility in work schedules since the pilot works a spilt shift. Qualifications • 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 Work Experience • 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 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 Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) Location Orlando, FL: 400 South Herndon Avenue, 32803 Position Type Seasonal