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Justhelicopters

Rotor Wing Pilot

Alexandria, MN · On-site

$54 - $74.83/hr

... Hours Required2001IndustryHAA (Helicopter Air Ambulance)Manages OthersNoExperience ... Prior Search and Rescue Experience* ATP Certificate* Bachelor's degree #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Helicopter Pilot

Davenport, IA · On-site

$110K/yr

Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. * Knowledge is required in ...

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Rotor Wing Pilot

Alexandria, MN • On-site

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$54 - $74.83/hr

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# Rotor Wing Pilot---Alexandria, MNUnited StatesApply for JobVisit Website---CategoryPilotsMinimum Certification RequiredCommercial Pilot With InstrumentMinimum Flight Hours Required2001IndustryHAA (Helicopter Air Ambulance)Manages OthersNoExperience RequiredYesDegree RequiredNoPayFrom $54 To $74.83 Per Hour---Job DescriptionAs a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you’ll be part of an elite air medical team, flying state-of-the-art aircraft to transport medical crews and patients to the care they need. You’ll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating complex aviation regulations and company procedures. In this position, you’ll combine your expert piloting skills with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and making a real difference for patients and their families.**Your Impact**:* Responsible for safety of passengers and crew, and oversees all flights accepted* Effectively communicate and collaborate with flight crew, dispatch and partners* Actively shares flight knowledge with team members and serves as a resource to discuss transport, flight operations, and other work-related topics* Follows all regulations, manuals, and company policies during flights* Completes flight documentation accurately and promptly* Supervises loading of aircraft, refueling and ensures safe weight and balance* Adheres to proper Crew Resources Management (CRM) technique* Actively participates in the Life Link III Safety Management System* Responsible for pertinent information regarding all flights, including NOTAMs, TFRs, and weather information* Work cohesively as a unit to accomplish all Life Link III assignments including patient transfers* Responsible for maintaining qualifications as required in CFRs* Proactively pursues professional growth and supports the learning and development of othersJob Requirements**Your Qualifications**:* Commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating for category and class of aircraft* Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate* 2000 total flight hours or meets CAMTS equivalency* 1500 hours Helicopter flight hours* 1000 hours PIC in category* 500 hours of rotorcraft turbine time* 200 hours of cross country* 50 hours of unaided night can be accepted with a minimum of 100 hours of aided night* 50 hours of hood or actual time instrument time in flight in category. (Simulator time does not count.) A pilot that is dual qualified in fixed wing with 100 hours of actual instrument time can reduce this requirement to 25 hours.* Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all**Preferred Qualifications:*** Prior experience in HAA operations* Prior Search and Rescue Experience* ATP Certificate* Bachelor’s degree #J-18808-Ljbffr

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