PHI Health
Air Medical Transport
VFRLeadPilot
“VFR Lead Pilot at PHI Health. Skills: VFR Lead Pilot, Helicopter piloting, Air medical transport, Flight safety, Pilot supervision. Supervise staff of pilots to ensure knowledge and skill required to operate aircraft according to GOM and FAA regulations.. Coordinate with management for business planning, marketing, and efficient operation of EMS base.”
Industry & Context.
Quick thinking
Must reside within 1-hour or less commute of the base, Some lifting will be required, Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam, 24-hour operations (day/night rotation), 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA if aircraft transition is required, 2 year minimum service requirement per CBA if relocation package is utilized
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings, First Class Medical, 2,000 Total Hours, 1,500 Hours Helicopter, 1,000 Hours PIC Helicopters, 500 Hours Turbine Helicopters, 100 Hours in Unaided Night Operations or 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG), Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less, Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.), drug screening, background screen
Nice to Have
Instrument rating required
What You'll Do.
Supervise staff of pilots to ensure knowledge and skill required to operate aircraft according to GOM and FAA regulations.
Coordinate with management for business planning
and efficient operation of EMS base.
Supervise EMS base pilots
including professional development
and recommending disciplinary action.
Schedule base pilots for occupational health compliance
and recurrent training.
Manage base scheduling duties including monthly schedules
vacation/open shift coverage
and collaboration with other lead pilots.
Ensure open shifts are covered by a responsible party if off duty and unavailable.
Distribute monthly schedules and timely updates regarding changes.
Approve base pilots' bonus and expense vouchers for payment.
Audit routine base bills and process for payment.
Ensure all paperwork and reports are neat
and submitted in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures by all supervised personnel.
Inform managers of the operational status of aircraft.
Participate in safety meetings and assist safety representatives in ensuring flight safety
maintaining a safe workplace
and conducting safety audits.
Participate in community outreach programs.
Perform line pilot duties IAW GOM.
Support Safety Management System
and other company safety campaigns.
Work with internal and external customers to provide safe
and reliable service.
Assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Air Medical Base Supervisor, Business Operations Manager, Area Manager, Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Manager of the Scheduling Department.; Collaborate with other lead pilots to cover open shifts.; Inform Area and Maintenance Managers and Scheduling Department of operational status.; Work with internal and external customers.
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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