QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate
- Instrument Rating Rotorcraft
- Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
- 2,000 total helicopter flight hours
- 1,000 PIC in helicopters
- 1,000 turbine flight hour
- Preferred Qualifications
- EMS, NVG and EC135/H135 experience
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Working Conditions
The RW Pilot is physically based at an airport “crew quarters” for 12 hour shifts and must be prepared at a moment's notice (within 5 minutes) to begin air ambulance missions that last from 6 to 8 hours. The crew quarters are equipped with kitchen, shower, rest and sleeping facilities.
The RW Pilot duties are performed in either indoor or outdoor environments. The RW Pilot may be exposed to routine office noises, moderate electrical or mechanical hazards and frequent exposure to an aircraft hangar environment where the RW Pilot may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles and mechanical/electrical and chemical hazards. The RW Pilot must be present at work site to complete the job.
Physical Demands
Requires activities requiring a moderate amount of standing, sitting and walking.
Able to conduct activities requiring a moderate to rigorous amount of static pushing, pulling, reaching and
lifting.
Capable of lifting 75 lbs floor to bench height.
Ability to hear routine aircraft noises.
Maintains a “duty” weight (body weight + uniform/equipment – helmet not included) of less than 230lbs for Rotor Wing (Helicopter) operations.
Must be able to wear a commercially available respirator mask with proper fit when requested.
Requires close and distant visual capability (Class 2 Aviation Medical).
Periodic hands to key ability (typing).
Requires the following protective
Nomex full body flight suit, leather or Nomex boots, and an aviation helmet during all helicopter flight operations.
PPE – latex gloves, goggles and HEPA mask
Hearing protection (plugs, band or head set)
Mental Requirements
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and persuasively.
Ability to maintain composure under pressure, work efficiently and accurately with frequent interruptions,
and set/re-set multiple priorities.
Presents a professional image as a REACH flight team member.
Maintains a positive team attitude with flight crew members, maintenance technician and
communications specialist by working cohesively.
Works independently and tolerates high stress levels while maintaining a good rapport with co-workers.
Maintains ongoing knowledge of relevant aviation SOP’s.
GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:
Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.
Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress.
Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.
Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The RW Pilot reports directly to the Lead Pilot, followed by the Chief Pilot and ultimately to the
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.