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Malvern, AR · On-site

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Base Pilot Supervisor - AEL 073 DeQueen, AR

Air Evac Lifeteam

De Queen, AR

Full-time

Medical

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

 

$255,000 Total Potential. 7/7. Missions that matter.

 

Pilot Incentives - This is pilot life at Global Medical Response:

  • Potential to earn up to $110,000 bonus
  • Up to half the year at home 
  • On duty housing
  • Saving lives in HAA/HEMS

 

Responsibilities 

Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots:

  • Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on the pilot duty schedules
  • Coordinates with the Program Director on the flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base
  • Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base
  • Coordinates the aviation activities associated with public relations events
  • Reviews, corrects, and submits to the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot's monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame
  • Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues
  • Submits all assigned base pilot's payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations
  • 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 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 to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2000 hours total flight time
  • 1500 hours helicopter time
  • 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
  • 500 hours turbine
  • 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
  • Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
  • Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

Preferred:

  • Previous HAA experience or equivalent
  • One year of experience as a Pilot with a GMR company
  • Previous supervisory experience helpful
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Other: 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam? As a leader in air medical care, Air Evac Lifeteam  is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable-unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 

Pay range potential $134,539-$147,996 and bonus eligible

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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