EMS Assistant Chief Pilot (Rotor Wing) - Robbinsdale, MN

North Memorial Health Career Portal • Robbinsdale, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The EMS Assistant Chief Pilot (Rotor Wing) serves as a functional supervisor for the region’s base pilots and training and standardization functions. The role maintains a line-oriented focus on oversight and engages with pilots day to day. Operational control is delegated to Assistant Chief Pilots when they are on call. The position also performs line pilot duties and follows a normal line pilot schedule, which may be adjusted by the Chief Pilot or Director of Aviation Operations to accomplish training and check airman duties and desired outcomes. The pilot must be willing to guide and enforce FAA regulations, company policies, and Air Care Safety Standards.

North Memorial Health is a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove and a network of clinics and emergency care offerings. Its stated values are Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness, and Create Impact. The organization emphasizes an inclusive workplace and support for team-member wellbeing and growth.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Meet recent experience requirements of FAR 65.83 on the same category and class of aircraft operated by North Memorial Health Care.
• At least 3 years of experience within the past 6 years as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under FAR Part 135.
• At least 1,500 helicopter hours, or 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,200 helicopter hours.
• 1,000 hours PIC in rotorcraft.
• 500 hours of cross-country flight experience.
• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including 50 hours in actual flight.
• 500 hours of turbine time.
• 50 hours unaided night time if the pilot has 100 hours aided.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the company operations manual, operations specifications, FAR 135, and other applicable regulations.
• FAA airline transport pilot or commercial pilot license with helicopter and helicopter instrument ratings.
• Airman certifications and ratings necessary to serve as pilot in command under FAR 135.
• Valid driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Functionally supervise the region’s base pilots and training and standardization functions.
• Maintain a line-oriented focus for oversight and engage with pilots day to day.
• Assume delegated operational control when on call.
• Perform line pilot duties on a normal line pilot schedule.
• Adjust the line pilot schedule as directed by the Chief Pilot or Director of Aviation Operations to achieve training and check airman duties and desired outcomes.
• Guide and enforce FAA regulations, company policies, and Air Care Safety Standards.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefit packages, including health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement match or pension plan, based on workgroup eligibility.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Adoption reimbursement up to $3,000 per child.
• Child care discount program with New Horizon, including 10% off weekly childcare tuition.
• Education and tuition reimbursement.
• 24/7 fitness center access for benefit-eligible team members.
• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program as an employee of a nonprofit organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED