Pilot, STAT MedEvac - Jamestown, NY

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a full-time Pilot to support STAT MedEvac 12 in Jamestown, New York. The Pilot in Command is part of the critical care transport team and holds final authority for the safe operation of the assigned aircraft on flights released and operated by STAT MedEvac. The role includes ensuring aircraft airworthiness, maintaining current FAA qualifications and publications, and conducting flight operations in accordance with CEM policies and procedures and FAA regulations. The pilot uses independent judgment to provide safe and efficient air transportation in a challenging, rapidly changing environment, while sharing responsibility for the team's conduct and supporting STAT MedEvac's mission, goals, and objectives. The Pilot in Command fulfills safety and training requirements established by STAT MedEvac leadership and performs other duties as assigned. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available for a three-year commitment.

Requirements

2,000 total flight hours; pilots with fewer hours may be considered case by case based on prior experience and qualifications exceeding those in the CAMTS PIC Evaluation Tool.
1,500 total helicopter flight hours.
1,000 total PIC helicopter flight hours.
200 night flight hours, including at least 100 hours unaided.
100 instrument hours.
500 turbine hours.
Commercial rotorcraft-helicopter certificate with instrument rating.
Current second-class medical certificate/license.
Valid and current state driver's license.
Airline Transport Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
Act 34 clearance.
Maintain required FAA qualifications, medical certifications, training, and fitness for duty.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a helicopter EMS transport system.
Four-year degree with aviation applications.

Responsibilities

Report for work rested and fit for duty, and comply with drug and alcohol policies, including FAA requirements concerning medications.
Report with sufficient time to complete required duties and obtain a flight release by the beginning of the scheduled shift.
Coordinate with flight followers regarding currency, duty time, aircraft, and weather status; confirm NOTAMs, update weather information, verify duty-day and crew-rest requirements, and debrief as needed.
Respond promptly and efficiently to service requests, prioritizing safety of flight.
Support continuity of service through scheduling and base-assignment flexibility, and assist with coverage at the assigned base and system wide.
Contribute to the CEM safety culture, help ensure the safety of patients and personnel around the aircraft, report safety concerns through appropriate channels, and use available tools to support a safe work environment.
Complete official documentation, payroll, expense reports, training forms, postflight records, and required hazard, incident, or ASAP reports accurately and promptly; maintain familiarity with relevant software and hardware.
Maintain knowledge of STAT MedEvac policies and procedures and assist in meeting operational goals and objectives.
Give adequate notice for requested PTO and trade days, and maintain responsibility for coverage of assigned shifts.
Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to anticipated hazards.
Perform assigned duties, including duties assigned by the Base Site Manager-Aviation.
Maintain fitness for duty and comply with employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical certifications; promptly report injuries and complete required documentation.
Conduct flights so safe completion is never in doubt: transmit required flight-manifest information, obtain appropriate releases, follow CEM policies and procedures, operate in compliance with regulations, and use PIC emergency authority to deviate when required.
Maintain competency, proficiency, and knowledge for PIC duties in assigned aircraft, including installed radios and navigation equipment; complete checkrides and recurrent CTS successfully and on time, and perform at least three practice instrument approaches per month when weather permits, in addition to required training approaches.
Conduct shift-change briefs with medical crewmembers covering inflight duties, normal and emergency procedures, weather, pre-assigned duties, abort policy, and aircrew training currency; participate constructively in crew postflight debriefings.
Maintain current flight kits, documentation, and training records; ensure onboard navigation publications are current and appropriate and pilot qualifications are current and documented.
Ensure assigned aircraft is airworthy: document maintenance events promptly and accurately, perform required preflight and postflight inspections, maintain fuel and oxygen readiness, keep the aircraft clean, use covers and tiedowns appropriately, and hangar the aircraft as necessary.
Serve as a professional development resource and mentor for newly hired pilots and assist with the IOE process as needed.
Protect patient information in accordance with STAT MedEvac privacy policies and applicable federal and state laws.
Maintain a positive attitude toward customers in a high-stress environment and understand who the customer is.
Follow uniform and personal appearance standards, including use of approved flight clothing and equipment.
Build rapport with customers and sustain positive relationships in varying circumstances and environments, including site visits and public relations events.