Strike Team Pilot IFR Float

Global Medical Response•O'Fallon, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot assists with coverage of open shifts as needed at assigned bases and provides assistance with the start-up and standardization of new bases. They are responsible for all operations involving company aircraft is in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 135, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual and all state or municipal regulations.

Requirements

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
FAA Helicopter instrument rating
High school diploma or equivalent
Current FAA Class II Medical certificate
2000 hours total flight time
1500 hours helicopter time
1000 hours pilot in command
1000 hours turbine
Minimum of 200 hours night (aided or unaided)
200 Instrument Hours (Actual / Hood / SIM)
50 Hours Actual in Aircraft

Nice To Haves

Previous HEMS experience or equivalent
1 year experience with any GMR Air company
EC135 Experience

Responsibilities

Creates pilot information guide to include location, frequencies, and procedures to be used, when flying into hospitals and other EMS agencies.
Conducts local area orientation as required.
Informs the Regional Director of Flight Operations anytime the necessary information for flight planning is not available or up- to-date.
Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations.
Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting any transports or flights. Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual. Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being taken.
Reports any major malfunctions, aircraft damage, or injured personnel to Operations Center in the most expeditious manner.
Ensures that all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and any state or municipal regulation; thus ensuring safe, efficient transport.
Performs any housekeeping duties required to make the crew quarters and hanger area neat, clean, and presentable along with nurse, paramedic.
Wash, wax, and clean aircraft, as needed, along with nurse, paramedic and maintenance personnel.
Submits all appropriate paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

15% geographical modifier to base pay
$12K Float stipend
$5K IFR stipend
$15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
On Duty Housing
medical
vision
dental
401k
disability
FSA
HSA
EAP
vacation and paid time off