Full Job Description
To bring help and hope to patients and families following a terrible trauma, a sudden medical event, or a medical transport. To be part of the finest EMS team in the United States.
The primary duty of a CareFlite line pilot is to safely transport medical personnel and patients to and from the requested locations in CareFlite's Bell 407GX aircraft. In the performance of that mission, the line pilot assumes responsibility for ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy and that the aircraft is operated in compliance with all FAA regulations and CareFlite policies.
This position requires teamwork, a personal commitment to CareFlite's mission and core values, and the willingness to demonstrate those core values in all activities performed for CareFlite or while representing CareFlite. The incumbent(s) of this position are active participants in the organization and support the changes necessary for the organization's survival.
CareFlite Rotor Wing Pilots work a 7 on 7 off schedule with competitive pay, with time and a half for workover/overtime.
In its commitment to safety, CareFlite offers to each pilot:
Training every 6 months with CareFlite instructors
1 hour of instrument proficiency each month
Training and qualification in ANVIS 9, White Phosphorus NVGs, (For all 407GX Pilots)
2 Axis Autopilots (installed on all 407GX aircraft)
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Current ATP Rotorcraft required within 6 months of hire. (CareFlite Aircraft can be used for ATP Training/Checkride)
Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
2500 hours helicopter Total Time
500 Turbine flight hours
200 unaided night-flight hours
2000 hours as Helicopter PIC
Current aircraft operated by CareFlite (after training).
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED:
Moderate
PHYSICAL/MENTAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Holding and lifting (150 pounds)
Squatting and kneeling
Bending and standing
Climbing, walking, and running
Pushing and twisting
Pulling
Ability to hear
Carrying
Ability to see and distinguish colors
Cognitive ability to reason, process etc.
Ability to communicated verbally
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.