Corporate Pilot

MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC•Westwood, KS

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for flying the company aircraft and serving as pilot in command or second in command (consistent with FAA regulations), as needed, as well as administrative and maintenance tasks. Assists Manager, Aviation with company flight operations, including but not limited to, leading and/or being secondary to; personnel training, scheduling, maintenance, and safety/emergency management. Operates assigned aircraft in accordance with safety requirements, aircraft flight manual, and company and departmental policies. Completes administrative duties including necessary paperwork, reports and analysis of department and MTN functions. Maintains an on-call schedule of 20-22 shifts per month. Transports staff members and retrieval teams to and from donor recovery locations. Delivers tissue typing materials to HLA Laboratories. Delivers organs to transplant centers. Transports staff members on administrative flights approved by Chief Executive Officer. Maintains current pilot certificate and qualifications. Develops and maintains effective communications and professional relationships within the company and with support organizations. Participates actively in the company Quality Management Plan and department Safety Management System to identify risk areas and recommend strategies to minimize risk and achieve targeted outcomes. Actively participate in, and contribute to, the realization of the organizational goals. Actively participate in and support MTN’s Safety Culture which ensures strict adherence to all policies and regulations. Performs other duties as defined by the Manager, Aviation. The MTN pilot has the support of senior leadership when making difficult/safe decisions relating to all flights.

Requirements

Airline Transport Pilot License, fixed-wing multi-engine land aircraft.
Appropriate flight experience in a similar make and type of aircraft operated by the Midwest Transplant Network.
Required airman physical must be acquired and maintained.
Meet the minimum aircrew requirements for pilot in command.
Minimum 2500 total flight hours.
1000 hours in jet turbine aircraft.
1000 hours in multi-engine aircraft.
1000 hours PIC.
A type rating for a CESSNA 525 or similar.
Must be able to obtain 525 type rating within 6 months of hire.
Proven ability to lead a team, coordinate internal and external resources and achieve measurable results against goals.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.
Ability to work 20-22 shifts per month and participate in 12-14-hour duty days, including evenings and weekends.
Required to work for extended periods of time with few breaks.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and transfer short distances.
Possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate telephones, computers and all required airplane equipment.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly in order to accurately convey information whether in person, over the phone or aircraft radio.
English proficiency required.
Vision correctable to meet pilot qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in aviation management or similar business/management concentration.

Responsibilities

Flying the company aircraft as pilot in command or second in command.
Assisting with company flight operations, including personnel training, scheduling, maintenance, and safety/emergency management.
Operating assigned aircraft in accordance with safety requirements, aircraft flight manual, and company and departmental policies.
Completing administrative duties including necessary paperwork, reports, and analysis.
Maintaining an on-call schedule of 20-22 shifts per month.
Transporting staff members and retrieval teams to and from donor recovery locations.
Delivering tissue typing materials to HLA Laboratories.
Delivering organs to transplant centers.
Transporting staff members on administrative flights.
Maintaining current pilot certificate and qualifications.
Developing and maintaining effective communications and professional relationships.
Participating in the company Quality Management Plan and department Safety Management System.
Actively participating in and contributing to the realization of organizational goals.
Actively participating in and supporting MTN’s Safety Culture.
Performing other duties as defined by the Manager, Aviation.