Base Pilot Supervisor | Helicopter

Position Summary

The Base Pilot Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight for assigned base pilots while also performing active helicopter air medical flight duties. This position combines pilot supervision, scheduling, training, administrative responsibilities, and safe aircraft operations in support of medical transportation missions.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 7 days on / 7 days off.
• 24-hour base housing provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and training to assigned base pilots.
• Develop pilot duty schedules in coordination with the Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Coordinate flight planning activities and mission resources with the Program Director.
• Conduct local area orientations for newly assigned pilots.
• Coordinate aviation activities associated with public relations events.
• Review, correct, and submit monthly pilot flight and duty logs.
• Monitor base pilots and assist with daily flight and administrative matters.
• Submit assigned pilot payroll documentation as required.
• Safely and efficiently operate assigned aircraft in accordance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
• Monitor current and forecast weather conditions.
• Conduct required aircraft preflight inspections before beginning a shift or accepting flights.
• Document aircraft discrepancies and coordinate required corrective actions with Maintenance.
• Report for each shift properly rested and prepared for duty.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Flight Time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Helicopter Time.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Helicopter PIC.
• Minimum 500 hours Turbine Time.
• Minimum 100 hours Unaided Night, OR 50 hours Unaided Night plus 100 hours Aided Night.
• Maximum weight of 230 pounds while dressed in flight suit and boots.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) experience or equivalent.
• One year of pilot experience with a GMR company.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher education.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility.
• $40,000 retention bonus after three years, plus additional retention bonuses thereafter.
• 24-hour base housing provided.
• Additional benefit options available.

Compensation

• Additional $5,000 annual Base Pilot Supervisor stipend.