Fixed Wing Pilot

Life Flight Network • Hilo, HI

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About The Position

The Fixed Wing Pilot safely operates Pilatus aircraft to transport critically ill and/or injured patients. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to communicate with a variety of people, both individually and in groups, including in highly stressful situations. Pilots work varied shifts and may be required to be available for on-call shifts. Travel by personal or company vehicle throughout Life Flight Network’s service area is required. Candidates are subject to drug screening and a background investigation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience as a professional pilot.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• 2,500 hours of airplane pilot-in-command time.
• 1,500 turbine hours.
• 500 hours in a turboprop aircraft.
• 250 hours of instrument time.
• 250 hours of unaided night-time experience.
• Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Valid driver’s license, an automobile in good repair, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout Life Flight Network’s service area by personal or company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or a related field.
• 25 hours operating a PC-12 and successful completion of ground and flight school within the last 12 months.
• Recent air medical transportation experience.
• Mountain experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Safely plan flights; load passengers, including patients, baggage, and cargo; and analyze weather conditions.
• Maintain required logs and records and prepare written reports.
• Clean aircraft, unit quarters, and hangar.
• Adhere to Life Flight Network’s safety and risk management culture and related policies.
• Preserve safety and risk management rules and culture, and immediately report safety and risk management concerns, working with the Director of Safety and Risk Management, Director of Quality Management, and others as needed.
• Know and communicate safety and risk management policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution.
• Tenure bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Complimentary Life Flight Network Membership for the employee and household.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Multilingual stipend.

What This Job Offers

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