Description
Individuals in this position are under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Aviation Operations (Director). This position assists the Director; with oversight of the flight crew members; implementation and maintenance of the District’s Federal Aviation Administration Compliance, Training and Safety programs; development, review and compliance with department budget, policies and procedures; and monitoring flight operations, standardization, recordkeeping, duty time and flight schedules, creation of reports, correspondence, aircraft documents and checklists. As related to the Districts Air Carrier Certificate this position will be authorized operational control under direction of the Director.
Essential Functions
Responsible for all functions of an EMS Helicopter Pilot
Develop, revise, and publish policy, procedures, best practices, and memorandums for operating the District aircraft. To include the publication and revision of Minimum Equipment Lists, Aircraft Checklists, Passenger Briefing Cards, and other appropriate operational documents in coordination with Directors of Operations, Maintenance and Safety and Quality.
Maintains Electronic Flight Bag, reference library, flight planning publications, checklists, operations and flight manuals
Perform review and provide oversight of flight crewmembers and administer disciplinary action for non-compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation, Rotorcraft Flight Manual, or the General Operations Manual within the pilot staff.
Directs training activities
Advise the Director on status of operations/training
Assists in preparation and updates of the pilot duty schedule
Reviews reports/correspondence regarding flight operations
Participate, support and enforce the Safety Management System
Participates in accident investigations.
Oversee compliance with FAA regulations and maintain a liaison with the FAA in regards to operating certificate, exemptions, and regulations pertaining to the operation of aircraft.
Maintain a liaison with OEM’s regarding performance and operating techniques and training methods associated with their aircraft and equipment.
Evaluates and updates training program
Develops and performs training in accordance with the Districts approved program
Coordinates and ensures ground provider and communicator training
Maintains company Flight Instructor and Check Airman status
Ensures the maintenance of all training records and files
Conducts public education
Performs relief pilot duties as assigned
Oversees Department of Transportation FAA Drug and Alcohol Programs
Participates in hiring and performance evaluation of Aeromedical personnel as directed
Emergency duty may be required of the incumbent that includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats or disasters, man-made or natural.
Additional Duties
This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Management of the [redacted] reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.
Education
High School Diploma Or GED Required. College Degree Preferred.
Experience
Aircraft flying experience shall include a minimum 2,000 total flight hours; including at least 1,500 flight hours Pilot in Command (PIC) in helicopters, which shall include a minimum of 500 hours cross country, 250 hours night flight time, of which 50 hours must have been cross country, and 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours of which were in actual flight.
Licensure/Certification
Airline Transport Pilot with Instrument endorsement
Flight Instructor - Helicopter with Instruments
Registrations
N/A
Training
Formal Helicopter Flight Training Program
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