Supervisor, Flight Standards

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Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.

With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.

Who We Are:

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Manager of Training, assists in supervising the training department, training programs, training personnel, and the coordination of all training activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Reports to the Manager of Training

• Ensures the standardization and compliance of the pilot staff with the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and its associated documents in accordance with FAA and PHI Air Medical policies and procedures

• Ensures in cooperation with the Manager of Training, the standardization of the Flight Instructor/Check Airman staff.

• Assists in the hiring and training of pilots

• Recommends and assists in developing procedures for operating the different types of aircraft, to include the publication and revision of MELs, Aircraft Checklists, Passenger Briefing Cards, and other appropriate operational documents in coordination with Directors of Maintenance, Operations, Quality Assurance and Engineering.

• Recommends and assists in the revision of the FOM.

• Maintains pilot records to include flight experience, training, and qualifications.

• Maintains a liaison with the FAA in regards to operating certificates, operations specifications, exemptions, and regulations pertaining to the operation of all aircraft.

• Maintains a liaison with aircraft manufacturers in regard to performance and operating techniques and training methods associated with their particular aircraft.

• Establishes and maintain liaison with the AMG management structure in order to meet their current and future pilot staffing needs with a focus on efficient use of assets.

• Administers disciplinary action for non-compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Flight Manual, or the Flight Operations Manual within the pilot staff.

• Participates in accident investigations as requested.

• Maintains a suspense file of current exemptions, letters of agreement and other sensitive documents to ensure their currency.

• Performs other duties as directed by the Chief Pilot and/or Manager of Training.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• High School Diploma

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (helicopter)

• Current FAA Second Class Medical

• 3 years experience as Pilot in Command (PIC) in FAR 135 operations, of which one cumulative year in Air Medical operations, as well as any other requirements in accordance with current Air Taxi regulations.

• Current check airman and maintain currency.  

• Good organizational skills

• Strong computer skills.

Our Core Competencies:

• Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

• Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.

• Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes. 

• Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leader Identification - Effective performers identify with the role of leader and enjoy positions of responsibility and the exercise of authority. They understand that management is a distinct vocation and choose to be in a leadership position.

• Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.

• Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.

• Talent Management - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool, monitoring skills and needs of all team members. They expand the skills of staff through training, coaching, and development activities related to current and future jobs. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential to create opportunities for better use of staff abilities. They identify developmental needs and assist individuals in developing plans to improve themselves. They stay proficient in appropriate talent management processes, including best practices for prospecting, recruiting, selection, orientation, and succession management.

• Team Management - Effective performers create and maintain functional work units. They understand the human dynamics of team formation and maintenance. They formulate team roles and actively recruit and select to build effective workgroups. They develop and communicate clear team goals and roles, and they provide a level of guidance and management appropriate to the circumstances. They reward team behavior and foster a team atmosphere in the workplace.

The PHI Health Advantage:

For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.

Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average, and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.

DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws