Rotor Wing Float Pilot; Texas Panhandle Float

Job Details

• Location 4105 Tradewinds St,Amarillo, TX, 79118,United States
• Base Pay $92,820.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

• Name Jared Shipley
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Are you a skilled and passionate pilot seeking a thrilling opportunity that combines your aviation expertise with a meaningful purpose?

As a pilot at Apollo Med Flight, you'll be an integral part of our dedicated team, working alongside skilled medical professionals to provide rapid and critical care transport to patients in need. Your aviation skills will be at the forefront of our life‑saving operations, ensuring timely and safe transportation to medical facilities.

• We value your expertise and dedication and as a sign of our commitment to your growth and success, we offer a $46,000 Retention bonus
• Work‑life balance is crucial, and we understand the importance of time with your loved ones. Our innovative 14 on / 14 off schedule ensures that you have ample time to relax, rejuvenate, and explore your passions outside of work.
• At Apollo Med Flight, we believe in taking care of our team like family.
  We provide comfortable, fully‑furnished on‑duty and off‑duty housing options
  , so you can focus on what you do best – flying with precision and saving lives.
• Say goodbye to travel‑related hassles.
  We cover the costs of your travel to and from your hitch
  , making your commute stress‑free and hassle‑free.

• Retain the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft
• Ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy and all proper documents are on board the aircraft.
• Make decisions as necessary to accept, reject, or terminate the flight, or deviation from a planned destination when operating conditions dictate.
• Adhere to proper Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques
• Positively represent Apollo Med Flight and its customers to vendors, employees and patients through action, behavior, and communication.
• Actively participate in the Apollo Safety Management System.
• Obtain briefing on the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and any special instructions, and plans flight assignments.
• Ensure that weather and aircraft performance conditions can be met appropriate to the FAR under which the flight is being conducted.
• Ensure a flight plan or other authorized flight locating procedure is followed on each flight.
• Ensure the aircraft is within the weight and balance requirements of the applicable Flight Manual.
• Report all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents promptly to the Chief Pilot.
• Ensure all aircraft equipment checks are performed properly.
• Ensure that all medical crew members and passengers are appropriately briefed for each phase of flight.
• Ensure all maintenance discrepancies are reported to appropriate maintenance personnel, and Apollo Operational Control Center is alerted to the current status of the aircraft.
• Be thoroughly knowledgeable of the General Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other instructions and regulatory documents pertinent to assigned duties.
• Participate in the pre‑flight risk assessment process.
• Responsible for Tier Two operational control functions.

The background profile we are looking for:

• Current FAA Commercial Certificate, Rotorcraft, Helicopter;
  Instrument, Helicopter
• Current FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours
  • 1200 hours of helicopter flight time
  • 1000 hours of PIC time
  • 50 hours of unaided with 100 hours of aided night flight time
  • 500 hours of turbine time
• Strongly encouraged
  • ATP
  • 1000 hours of turbine time
• Will consider candidates with 1,700 Total Flight Hours, requires Director of Operations and Chief Pilot approval.
• ATP (Preferred)
• Previous air medical experience (Preferred)
• Valid Drivers License

At Apollo, we know that we are all better together, and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Our workplace thrives by including all voices and makes our business – and the communities we serve – stronger.

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