ID: 38884
Title: Helicopter Pilot- Aero Med
Entity: Spectrum Health Grand Rapids
Pay Rate: -
Job Description : 72 hours every two week pay period, full time.. Every other weekend required.
Aero Med operates S-76 helicopters in a single pilot IFR environment.

Michigan's only flight-physician staffed air medical transport program, Aero Med is wholly owned by Spectrum Health.
Aero Med transports individuals from the scenes of accidents and community hospitals to Spectrum Health. The helicopter is staffed with physicians and nurses who perform in-flight emergency care. There is an aircraft in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and a second aircraft in Big Rapids that operates part time during peak hours.

SUMMARY

Operates the Aero Med Spectrum Health helicopters, and maintains authority for decision making regarding acceptance of flights as it relates to safety, mechanical and weather conditions. Assists and supports the Manager of Flight Operations in all aspects regarding corporate policy and actions. Performs duties as specified in Aero Med Spectrum Health General Operations Manual, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Operations Specifications (OPSPECs).

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

o FAA Commercial Rotorcraft / Helicopter License with Instrument endorsement
o Two thousand hours helicopter flight experience, One thousand five hundred hours Pilot in Command with at least 200 hours unaided night, as Pilot in Command
o Current Class II FAA physical
o Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, with ratings for Rotocraft-Helicopter preferred
o EMS experience preferred
o FAA part 135 experience preferred

Must demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of all applicable regulatory requirements including but not limited to Aero Med Spectrum Health approved/accepted manuals, applicable CFR’s including Part(s) 61/91/119/135 Operations Specifications, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Handbook Bulletins, aviation safety standards and safe operating practices, as well as the airworthiness requirements of Aero Med Spectrum Health.

Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Self directed. Ability to make quality, independent decisions. Analytical and strong problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality. Ability to listen to others. Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environments described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be independently mobile. Must occasionally bend and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. High Noise levels exist. Subjected to potentially dangerous helicopter related equipment and normal in flight risks. Exposure to blood and body fluids. Possible exposure to a variety of contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other hazardous materials. Exposure to extremes in temperature. Potential exposure to hazards found at scenes of motor vehicle crashes. Depth perception and peripheral vision abilities required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following:
Operates the Aero Med helicopter.

Maintains required documentation per FAA / company standards.

Communicates, collaborates and acts as a resource to team members and others in order to facilitate continuity and coordination of services. Acts as a resource to members of the community in outreach initiatives.

Maintain accountability for the safety of helicopter operations.

Provides input into the development / revision of policies / procedures related to area of accountability. Participates in process improvement activities to improve outcomes.

Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Unique Requirements:
Area of Study: -
Certification: -
City: Grand Rapids Area

FTE: .9

Job Category: Professional/Technical
Services

Shift: Rotating Shifts

Site: Other

Days Available: Every other weekend
Variable days

Employment Status: Full-Time

Shift Length: 12 hours