Job Duties
7 days on 7 days off
Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions.
Conducts a start of shift briefing with the assigned medical, communications and ground personnel.
Ensures that the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; is inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled and staffed for a flight assignment.
Supervises and assists loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determines that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per the utilized method of aircraft weight and balance or the approved rotorcraft flight manual.
Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard.
Files, activates and closes the flight plans.
Ensures proper completion of flight logs, records and maintenance forms.
Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to a flight assignment.
Logs all mechanical discrepancies as they occur and informs maintenance personnel. ... Continue Reading
Notifies the Life Flight Communications Center of the service status of the aircraft.
Participates in post-flight debriefings.
Keeps navigation charts current and up to date.
Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations.•Certifications and Licenses: FAA commercial pilot with an instrument ratingFAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
1500hrs. Helicopter time
1000hrs. Pilot in Command time
75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight
500 hours Cross Country
100 hours of night flight time ... Continue Reading
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