Helicopter Pilot - Quick Hire!

Mercy Flight Central is a renowned aeromedical transport service provider dedicated to delivering rapid and safe medical transportation to patients in critical need. Established with a mission to save lives, Mercy Flight Central operates a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft equipped to handle urgent medical evacuations and interfacility patient transfers. The organization is highly respected within the emergency medical community for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and compassionate patient care. Mercy Flight Central's team of skilled professionals, including pilots, medical personnel, and support staff, work collaboratively to ensure timely and effective air medical services across the regions they serve. As an organization, they prioritize compliance with federal aviation regulations and maintain rigorous standards to ensure both patient and crew safety at all times. The role of Pilot-In-Command (PIC) at Mercy Flight Central is critical to the successful operation of the organization's aeromedical missions. The PIC is entrusted with the safe and effective operation of the aircraft, ensuring that all flights are conducted in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and the organization's General Operations Manual (GOM). This leadership position requires a professional who is deeply knowledgeable about aircraft operation and maintenance, pre-flight planning, weather assessment, and communication protocols essential for mission success. Pilots in this role act as the ultimate authority over aircraft operation, responsible for confirming the aircraft's airworthiness before and after flights based on established checklists and ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and onboard. The PIC must manage flight safety rigorously and prepare meticulously for every mission, factoring in weather conditions and flight logistics. Clear and timely communication with clinical crew members, maintenance personnel, communication specialists, and patient families is a key component of this role, facilitating coordinated efforts and informed decision-making throughout each flight. Additionally, the PIC is tasked with completing all post-flight duties, which include logging flight details, maintaining maintenance records, reporting discrepancies, conducting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of the aircraft for subsequent operations. The role demands adherence to Mercy Flight Central's workplace conduct standards, safety practices, and confidentiality policies to support smooth and professional operation within the organization. This position generally requires a commercial rotorcraft-helicopter certificate with an instrument-helicopter rating and adherence to strict flight hour requirements. A minimum set of flight hours, including turbine time and night vision goggle (NVG) experience, is mandatory. Compliance with medical standards, physical fitness, and weight restrictions is essential due to the demanding nature of aeromedical flight operations. Mercy Flight Central highly values education and practical experience, recommending candidates who hold an associate degree or equivalent training with related experience, and preferring those with a bachelor’s degree. The employment type and salary details are typically discussed during the hiring process and may vary based on qualifications and experience. Ultimately, the Pilot-In-Command at Mercy Flight Central carries significant responsibility to uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism in life-critical medical aviation operations.

• 2,000 total flight hours or 1,500 total flight hours with recent and specific flight experience
• Quarterly and monthly weigh-ins to maintain a weight not to exceed 240 pounds/108 kilograms with all flight equipment on the person
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time to perform flight duties
• Ability to wear a commercially available respirator mask with proper fit when requested