Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations.
The Base Pilot Supervisor (BPS) is the front-line supervisor for the Line Pilots assigned to the base. The BPS will work in conjunction with the Program Director to ensure the base operates in an efficient, safe, and economical manner.
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
Starting base salary $83,640 to $92,004 for new hires, depending on experience
2% to 30% geographic modifier for assigned base, depending on location
$15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations
7/7 schedule
24-hour base housing, provided at all locations ... Continue Reading
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
Preferred:
Previous HAA experience or equivalent
One year of experience as a Pilot with the company
Previous supervisory experience helpful
Education and Credentials:
Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating
High school diploma or equivalent
Other:
230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots ... Continue Reading
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