Pilot - Fixed Wing

Avera•Pierre, SD

20h•$104,520 - $156,520

About The Position

Licensed fixed wing pilot who is assigned and orientated to the Careflight program. The pilot is responsible for flying fixed wing transports requested by Avera. The pilot is directly responsible for all operations pertaining to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight from initial dispatch until termination of the flight. Must have a good working knowledge of the company Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual and any other requirements pertinent to specific flights. Must demonstrate interdisciplinary skills when working with team members. Must have effective critical thinking skills to problem solve and immediately respond to changing environments. May be required to work at all Avera Careflight bases/locations if the need arises.

Requirements

Commercial Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Required to have and maintain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Certificate and instrument rating valid for multi-engine land Upon Hire or Airline Transport Pilot License - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate valid for multi-engine land Upon Hire and FAA Medical Class - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Current First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate Upon Hire
Required to have a 1,500 flight hours
The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Nice To Haves

An Airline Transport Pilot rating

Responsibilities

Obtains weather briefing and prepares flight plan(s) considering such factors as altitude to be flown, terrain and/or obstacles, weather, fuel load and airport facilities.
Ensures that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all FAR’S, Operations Specifications, and Avera’s policies/procedures.
Ensures that all check list items are complied with according to the AFM.
Consults with the leader of Operations in solving operational problems and procedures.
Responsible and accountable for the ongoing operations of the flight program in compliance with established safety/quality standards, goals and objectives.
Responsible for coordinating the scheduling of pilots and aircraft.
Coordinates with the Leader of Maintenance the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies and scheduled maintenance.
Responds to flight requests within the guidelines of the flight program and assists crew with enplaning and deplaning.
Maintains a good working knowledge of the company Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual, and any other requirements pertinent to specific flights and operations conducted by Careflight.