Job Description
NEW starting rates!!!
Starting Rates at 94K and up based on experience
Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145’s and one BK117C1. A $25,000 bonus for pilots. Annual ATP stipend; Relocation assistance reviewed case by case. 1.5X base salary for extra shifts Additional financial incentives for extra shifts.
Job Duties:
- Positions Available at the following Bases: Selinsgrove, Pa; Avoca, PA; State College, PA; Minersville, Pa; and Montoursville, PA.
- 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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
- Three 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 disability
- Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
- Family-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.
Job Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience:
- FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
- 2000 hours total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
- 1500 hours Helicopter time
- 1000 hours Pilot in Command time
- 75 hours 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
- 1000 hours Helicopter Turbine time
Certification(s) and License(s):
- Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,