Operational Control Specialist

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

12d•$58,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Job SummaryResponsible for providing surveillance and operational support for all Air Methods flight operations. Monitor and oversee safe conduct of flight operations. This position is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado which facilitates aircraft operations 24/7/ 365 days a year throughout the United States and Internationally. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Monitor and oversee safe conduct of flight operations of the company’s aircraft. Monitor crew duty time limitations, currency requirements and aircraft status to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR). Review all medical Flight Risk Assessments as required with the pilot-in-command in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. Collect, disseminate and distribute all information regarding Operational Control problems, which require immediate attention. Expedite follow-up action as required to resolve such problems. Report and record all irregularities, which involve flight operations safety or emergency measures. Analyze and evaluate meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of flight. Communicate information and data as required, especially regarding hazardous flight conditions and pertinent information affecting the safety of flight Participate in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering company operations policy and Federal Air Regulations as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Maintain current knowledge and understanding of all operation manuals and regulatory requirements pertinent to areas of responsibility and authority. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Successfully pass knowledge and practical test, required of 14 CFR 135.619
Successfully pass FAA mandated Drug and Alcohol Test
2+ years’ experience (within the last 5 years) in any one or a combination of the following:
Military aircraft operations as a pilot or meteorologist
Part 135 Air Ambulance Air carrier operations as a pilot (helicopter or airplane)
Air carrier operations as a certified aircraft dispatcher or meteorologist
Aircraft operations as an air traffic controller or flight service specialist
Air Ambulance Communication Center Flight Follower
Demonstrated ability to us active listening, good judgement and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in the English language
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Nice To Haves

FAA Commercial/Instrument (Rotorcraft or Airplane) Certificate or FAA Dispatcher Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and oversee safe conduct of flight operations of the company’s aircraft.
Monitor crew duty time limitations, currency requirements and aircraft status to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR).
Review all medical Flight Risk Assessments as required with the pilot-in-command in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Collect, disseminate and distribute all information regarding Operational Control problems, which require immediate attention. Expedite follow-up action as required to resolve such problems.
Report and record all irregularities, which involve flight operations safety or emergency measures.
Analyze and evaluate meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of flight.
Communicate information and data as required, especially regarding hazardous flight conditions and pertinent information affecting the safety of flight
Participate in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering company operations policy and Federal Air Regulations as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of all operation manuals and regulatory requirements pertinent to areas of responsibility and authority.
Other Duties as assigned.