Helicopter Pilot

1w1 week ago

Arkansas Children's

Little Rock, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $120,000

About this role

Responsible for the safe operation of a medium lift twin engine helicopter in single pilot day/night/NVG visual and instrument flight conditions. Performs flight duty in a 24 hour hospital based operation. Adheres to CAMTS guidelines throughout all operations.

Complies with all FAA Regulations, Angel One Transport General Aviation Operations Manual, Safety Manual, and Training Manual. Prepares VFR/IFR flight plans in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and policies. Ensures aircraft is prepared for flight per the Aircraft Operator's Manual.

Works in the Angel One Aviation department within a safety sensitive hospital environment. Performs maintenance operational checks and notifies Director of Operations on medical deficiencies affecting flight safety. Operates in a tobacco-free workplace with flu vaccines required.

Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command per FAR Part 135.297 for Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules. Files, activates, and closes flight plans while completing all required logs and manifests. Performs other duties as assigned to support 24-hour operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Class 1 Medical Certification or Class 2 Medical Certification - FAA
Commercial Helicopter with Instrument - FAA
Proficiency in single pilot day/night/NVG visual and instrument flight conditions
Adherence to CAMTS guidelines for hospital-based helicopter operations
Ability to operate medium lift twin engine helicopter
Air Transport Pilot License - FAA (recommended)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Helicopter - FAA (recommended)

Responsibilities

Complies with all FAA Regulations (FAR's, 14 CFR), Angel One Transport General Aviation Operations Manual, Safety Manual, Training Manual and all other policies
Prepares VFR/IFR flight plans in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and policies
Ensures aircraft is prepared for flight in accordance with the Aircraft Operator's Manual and General Aviation Operations Manual
Performs maintenance operational checks and/or flights and enters mechanical discrepancies into aircraft log book
Files, activates and closes flight plans
Ensures proper completion of flight logs, manifest records and maintenance forms
Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command as per FAR Part 135.293/299 and Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) proficiency as per FAR Part 135.297
Notifies the Director of Operations whenever a medical deficiency exists that would affect the safety of flight