Pilot - STAT MedEvac

This position is eligible for a generous Sign‑on Bonus!

• $30,000 for a 3‑year commitment

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full‑Time Pilot to support STAT Med Evac.

We currently have openings at the following base locations:

• Altoona, PA
• Washington, PA
• Harborcreek, PA
• Wintersville, OH

• Up to five and a half weeks of PTO annually
• Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• UPMC Retirement Program
  • Employer Contribution Retirement
• Voluntary Benefits and More

• (7) 12‑hour shifts in a two week pay period
• Typically, 7 days on and 7 days off
• Rotating days and nights

Final pay is based on experience and region.

The Pilot in Command functions as a member of the critical care transport team. The Pilot in Command is responsible for, and is the final authority over, the safe operation of the assigned aircraft on all flights released and operated by the STAT Med Evac system. Responsibilities include ensuring aircraft airworthiness, currency of all FAA required qualifications and publications, safe conduct of flight operations in accordance with CEM policies and procedures and FAA regulations.

The Pilot in Command is expected to execute independent judgment in order to provide the safest and most efficient air transportation of CEM patients in a highly challenging and rapidly changing operational environment. The Pilot in Command functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Pilot in Command fulfills training and safety requirements as established by the STAT Med Evac Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety, and Director of Training, and performs other duties as assigned.

Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT Med Evac system at all times.

• Reports for work well rested and fit for duty.
• Adheres to the drug and alcohol policy at all times, to include FAA requirements regarding the use of over the counter and prescription medications.
• Reports for duty in sufficient time to perform all duties required to accept a flight and receive a release number no later than the beginning of the scheduled shift.
• Coordinates with flight followers with regard to currency, duty time, aircraft, and weather status: confirms NOTAMS, updates weather status as necessary, ensures all regulatory requirements for duty day and crew rest are met; debriefs with flight followers as necessary.
• Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service, with highest consideration given to safety of flight.
• Support continuity of service through flexibility in scheduling and base assignment and assists with coverage both at assigned base and system wide.
• Actively participates in development of the CEM safety culture; ensures the safety of all patients and personnel functioning in and around the aircraft.
• Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and utilizes available tools to enhance a safe work environment.
• Completes all official documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including payroll, expense reports, training forms etc.
• Completes all postflight recordkeeping/paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion, including filing hazard or incident reports, ASAP reports, etc., as necessary and ensures familiarity with appropriate software/hardware for accomplishing required tasks.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of the STAT Med Evac policies and procedures and shall assist in meeting operational goals and objectives.
• Provides adequate notice of requested PTO, trade days, etc. to ensure schedule coverage; maintains ultimate responsibility for coverage of assigned shifts.
• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
• Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the Base Site Manager-Aviation.
• Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical certifications.
• Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how seemingly minor the injury, to a…