Rotor Wing Pilot

Life Flight Network • Waimea, HI

112d

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. Rotor Wing Pilots 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.

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 Pilot in Command.
• 1000 R/W Turbine hours required.
• 100 hours instrument time preferred, 50 hours required.
• 100 hours of unaided nighttime required.
• Must hold FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• Must have and maintain 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.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED