Pilot - EAST, STAT MedEvac - Muncy, PA

UPMC•Muncy, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a full-time Pilot to support STAT MedEvac 19 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. The Pilot in Command is a member of the critical care transport team and has final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the assigned aircraft on flights released and operated by STAT MedEvac. The role includes ensuring aircraft airworthiness and current FAA qualifications and publications, and conducting flight operations safely 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 fulfills training and safety requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety, and Director of Training, and performs other assigned duties. The position follows a seven-days-on, seven-days-off schedule. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available with a three-year commitment.

Requirements

2,000 total flight hours.
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 license.
Valid and current state driver's license.
Airline Transport Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Helicopter EMS transport system experience.
Four-year degree with aviation applications.
Pilots with fewer than 2,000 hours may be considered case by case based on prior experience and qualifications that exceed those in the CAMTS PIC Evaluation Tool.

Responsibilities

Report well rested and fit for duty; follow drug and alcohol policies, including FAA rules regarding over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Arrive with enough time to complete required duties and receive a flight release by the beginning of the scheduled shift.
Coordinate with flight followers about currency, duty time, aircraft, and weather status; confirm NOTAMs, update weather information, meet duty-day and crew-rest requirements, and debrief as needed.
Respond promptly to service requests while giving the highest consideration to flight safety.
Support service continuity through scheduling and base-assignment flexibility, including coverage at the assigned base and system-wide.
Contribute to the CEM safety culture, protect 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, including payroll, expense reports, and training forms, accurately and on time; complete postflight records and reports, including hazard, incident, and ASAP reports as applicable.
Maintain familiarity with software and hardware used for required tasks and knowledge of STAT MedEvac policies and procedures.
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 those assigned by the Base Site Manager-Aviation.
Maintain fitness for duty in accordance with employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical certification requirements; promptly report injuries and complete required documentation.
Conduct flights so safe completion is never in doubt; transmit required flight manifest information, obtain appropriate flight releases, follow CEM policies and procedures, and comply with regulations or use PIC emergency authority to deviate when required.
Maintain competency and proficiency as PIC in assigned CEM aircraft, including installed radios and navigation equipment; complete check rides and recurrent CTS to required standards and on time.
Perform at least three practice instrument approaches per month, weather permitting, in addition to IIMC and other training department approaches.
Conduct shift-change briefings with medical crewmembers about normal and emergency inflight duties, weather, preassigned duties, abort policy, and required training currency; participate constructively in crew postflight debriefings.
Keep flight kits, documentation, training records, onboard navigation publications, and base pilot training records current and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
Ensure assigned aircraft is airworthy; document maintenance events promptly and accurately, conduct required preflight and postflight inspections, and support operational readiness by maintaining fuel and oxygen, cleanliness, appropriate covers and tie-downs, and hangaring as needed.
Mentor newly hired pilots and assist with the IOE process as needed.
Protect patient privacy in accordance with STAT MedEvac policies and applicable federal and state laws.
Maintain a positive, professional attitude with customers in high-stress situations and build positive relationships, including during site visits and public relations events.
Follow uniform and personal appearance standards, including use of approved flight apparel and equipment.