Operational Control Specialist

Air MethodsGreenwood Village, CO
11dOnsite

About The Position

Responsible 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.

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, Excelt 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.
  • Regular scheduled attendance, rotating shifts 8-10 hours , day, mid, and night
  • Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
  • All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Benefits

  • For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here .
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