Job Summary: Backup Helicopter Pilot to Provide Electronic News Gathering (ENG) services to local Tampa affiliates. Based out of Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG), St. Petersburg, 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 preferred 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 Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) Location Tampa, FL: 4002 W Gandy Blvd, 33611 Position Type Seasonal The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.