Helicopter Line Pilot IFR

Geisinger•Pottsville, PA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145’s and one BK117C1. A $25,000 bonus for pilots. A very competitive salary and benefit package and Relocation assistance reviewed case by case. 1.5X base salary for extra shifts Additional financial incentives for extra shifts. Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment related to the conveyance of patients in need of emergency services. The pilot-in-command and is authorized to process a flight assignment received from the Life Flight Communications Center and determines whether to accept or decline a flight assignment based on weather conditions or other factors that may impact the safety of flight.

Requirements

FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
1500hrs. Helicopter time
1000hrs.Helicopter Pilot in Command time
75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight
Helicopter Turbine Time: 1000 hours
500 hours Cross Country
100 hours of night flight time
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
Current Federal Aviation Administration Class II Flight Physical Required.
1700 Total Flight hours, minimum of 1500 Helicopter
1000 Hours PIC time, 1000 Hours Turbine engine
500 Hours Multi-engine helicopter
100 Hours Night Unaided
Minimum 75 Hours actual or simulated instrument time with 50 Hours in actual flight.
Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear.

Nice To Haves

50 Hours NVG experience preferred.
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions.
Conducts a start of shift briefing with the assigned medical, communications and ground personnel.
Ensures that the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; is inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled and staffed for a flight assignment.
Supervises and assists loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determines that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per the utilized method of aircraft weight and balance or the approved rotorcraft flight manual.
Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard.
Files, activates and closes the flight plans.
Ensures proper completion of flight logs, records and maintenance forms.
Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to a flight assignment.
Logs all mechanical discrepancies as they occur and informs maintenance personnel.
Notifies the Life Flight Communications Center of the service status of the aircraft.
Participates in post-flight debriefings.
Keeps navigation charts current and up to date.
Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.