Rotor Wing Pilot - IFR

Life Flight Network • Newport, OR

118d

About The Position

The Rotor Wing Pilot is responsible for professionally and safely operating aircraft for LFN to facilitate care of critically ill and/or injured patients. The Rotor Wing Pilot will possess strong aviation skills, a keen sense of safety, superior customer service skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, one-on-one and in large groups, sometimes in highly stressful situations. The Rotor Wing Pilot will be required to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to drive personal or company vehicles whenever and wherever business needs necessitate.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience as a professional pilot preferred.
• 2000 hours Total Time required.
• 1500 hours as Pilot in Command.
• 1000 hours R/W Turbine time required.
• 100 hours instrument time preferred.
• 75 Instrument hours total – with at least 50 hours in aircraft instrument time required.
• 100 hours of unaided nighttime required.
• Must hold a FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• Must have and maintain a FAA second class flight physical.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent grammar; verbal and written communication, and customer service skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an automobile in good repair, be able to provide proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Pilots with air medical transportation experience preferred.
• Pilots with NVG experience preferred.
• Mountain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Plan flights, assist in loading of passengers, baggage and cargo, and analyze weather conditions.
• Maintain logs and records, as required, and prepare written reports.
• Operate aircraft tug, tractor, and/or ground handling equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation above industry standard.
• Medical (Company pays for employee 100%).
• Dental (Company pays for employee 100%).
• Vision (Company pays for employee 100%).
• Life/AD&D (Company pays for employee 100%).
• Short & long term disability (Company pays for employee 100%).
• 401k – with 100% vested employer contribution.
• Multilingual Stipend.
• Tenure bonuses.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental time off.
• Bereavement leave (including pets).
• Tuition/Training reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• A generous paid time off plan starting at almost 4 weeks a year for full time employees.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Life Flight Network Membership.
• Dog friendly work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree