EMS Helicopter Pilot at Dare County Job at Dare County, Manteo, NC

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  • Dare County
  • Manteo, NC

Job Description

About the Position

Performs difficult technical work piloting a medevac helicopter, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the EMS Chief Pilot/Director of Operations. 

*This is the 40-hr base salary without scheduled OT.*

* Pilots work a 7-on/7-off schedule and all hours worked over 40-hr/week are compensated at time and a half. The base salary range does not include the scheduled overtime reflective of the shift work.*

*Resident requirement is no more than 1 hour from Dare County, NC.

Job Duties

  • Operate a rotary wing aircraft in response to emergency medical requests, searches, natural disasters or other approved missions.
  • Assumes responsibility for safety of passengers, cargo and medical personnel.
  • Determines the airworthiness of the aircraft and inspects maintenance documents to include status sheet.
  • Analyzes aircraft performance and weather conditions to determine flight acceptance.
  • Drives and operates assigned motor vehicles and equipment.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

Position Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of helicopter operation. 
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of helicopter air ambulance operations. 
  • Thorough knowledge of FAA standards and regulations. 
  • Thorough knowledge of air navigation and rotary wing aircraft capabilities and performance. 
  • Thorough knowledge of flight planning, meteorology and aircraft maintenance requirements. 
  • Thorough knowledge of local geography and weather phenomenon. 
  • Ability to operate an aircraft in full compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance. 
  • Ability to read weather charts, aviation publications, charts and sectionals, and instrument approach plates. 
  • Ability to understand weight and balance diagrams.
  • Ability to understand, enter data, and operate/utilize electronic flight bag and other aviation related software programs.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
  • Ability to keep records and prepare reports. 
  • Ability to establish, demonstrate and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with peers, associates and the public, while ensuring the safe, efficient, customer-focused operation of the aircraft.
  • Adhere to company uniform, materials, and equipment as required by General Operations Manual and other company/Departmental manuals and policies.
  • Attend training events as directed and to maintain pilot currency.
  • Maintain a high level of personal decorum and professional conduct.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and abilities.

Education, Experience and Supplemental Information

  • Applicants need to attach a current resume, as well as, a copy of your current flight hour summary from your flight log book or military records, to the job application.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Commercial and Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
  • Second-Class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate
  • Dare MedFlight is a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program and the following are required for consideration:
  • 2,000 total flight hours with minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category
  • 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in category
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
  • 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (or 50 hours of unaided and 100 hours of Night Vison Goggle time)
  • Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive company, FAA and DOT required pre-employment screening, criminal background check, drug test, motor vehicle driving record, PRIA records check, Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals, and National Sex Offender Public Website registry.
  • Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident).
  • Must be able to work any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, all Departmental and County personnel, hospitals and the public. Strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
  • Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator, or in the military, within the previous 24 months.
  • Dare MedFlight is a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program and the following are required for consideration:
  • 2,000 total flight hours with minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category
  • 1,000 hours PIC in category
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
  • 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (or 50 hours of unaided and 100 hours of NVG time)
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
  • Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
  • Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required.
  • Resident requirement is no more than 1 hour from Dare County, NC.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

  • 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 3 paid personal leave days
  • Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
  • Life Insurance
  • Local Government Retirement System
  • Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 401K Plan
  • Longevity Pay Plan
  • Employee Assistance Counseling Program
  • Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
  • Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life

Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. 

Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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