What are the responsibilities and job description for the Helicopter Line Pilot IFR position at Geisinger Health System?
Location :
Geisinger Life Flight Headquarters Danville
Shift :
Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Worker Type :
Regular
Exemption Status : Job Summary :
Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145's and one BK117C1. A $25,000 signing bonus for pilots. A very competitive salary and benefit package $5,000 to base salary when the Single Pilot IFR credential is attained Annual ATP stipend Relocation assistance reviewed case by case. 1.5X base salary for extra shifts Additional financial incentives for extra shifts.
Job Duties :
- 7 days on 7 days off
- Plans 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 rating
- FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
- 2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
- 1500hrs. Helicopter time
- 1000hrs. Pilot in Command time
- 75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight
- 500 hours Cross Country
- 100 hours of night flight time
Benefits of working at Geisinger :
Position Details :
Education :
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience :
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s) :
Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
Skills :
Interpersonal Communication, Leads Others
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $5,000
