7 days on 7 days offPlans 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.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 rating2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating1500hrs. Helicopter time1000hrs. Pilot in Command time75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight500 hours Cross Country100 hours of night flight timeBenefits of working at Geisinger: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employmentRelocation assistance for eligible candidatesGrow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per yearThree medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disabilityCompetitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employmentPTO plan that allows you to earn more time fastMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentivesFamily-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or an aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Travel may be required. Employee may not exceed 250lbs in weight in flight gear. Current Federal Aviation Administration Class II Flight Physical Required. 1700 Total Flight hours, minimum of 1500 Helicopter; 1000 Hours PIC time, 1000 Hours Turbine engine; 500 Hours Multi-engine helicopter, 100 Hours Night Unaided, 50 Hours NVG experience preferred. Minimum 75 Hours actual or simulated instrument time with 50 Hours in actual flight.
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