Pilot | Fixed Wing
Pilot | Fixed Wing
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$ 104520 - 156520
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Location:
Worker Type:
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Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$104520.00 - $156520.00Position Highlights
**This position will be located in Pierre SD.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Licensed fixed wing pilot who is assigned and orientated to the Careflight program. The pilot is responsible for flying fixed wing transports requested by Avera. The pilot is directly responsible for all operations pertaining to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight from initial dispatch until termination of the flight. Must have a good working knowledge of the company Operations Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Operations Specifications Aircraft Flight Manual and any other requirements pertinent to specific flights. Must demonstrate interdisciplinary skills when working with team members. Must have effective critical thinking skills to problem solve and immediately respond to changing environments. May be required to work at all Avera Careflight bases/locations if the need arises.
What you will do
- Obtains weather briefing and prepares flight plan(s) considering such factors as altitude to be flown terrain and/or obstacles weather fuel load and airport facilities.
- Ensures that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all FARS Operations Specifications and Averas policies/procedures.
- Ensures that all check list items are complied with according to the AFM.
- Consults with the leader of Operations in solving operational problems and procedures.
- Responsible and accountable for the ongoing operations of the flight program in compliance with established safety/quality standards goals and objectives.
- Responsible for coordinating the scheduling of pilots and aircraft.
- Coordinates with the Leader of Maintenance the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies and scheduled maintenance.
- Responds to flight requests within the guidelines of the flight program and assists crew with enplaning and deplaning.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of the company Operations Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Operations Specifications Aircraft Flight Manual and any other requirements pertinent to specific flights and operations conducted by Careflight.
- All Careflight personnel are responsible for maintaining physical health and proper weight not to exceed 240 pounds.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Commercial Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Required to have and maintain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Certificate and instrument rating valid for multi-engine land Upon Hire or
- Airline Transport Pilot License - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate valid for multi-engine land Upon Hire and
- FAA Medical Class - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Current First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate Upon Hire
- Required to have a 1500 flight hours
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- An Airline Transport Pilot rating
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
