Helicopter Pilot IFR
Geisinger•Montoursville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145’s and one BK117C1. We offer 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.
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
- Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leads Others
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility assistance
- Parental leave pay
- Military leave pay
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Universal life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Relocation assistance reviewed case by case
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
