Flight Chief Helicopter Pilot

Chief Helicopter Pilot

At Memorial Hermann Life Flight, we are looking for a Chief Helicopter Pilot who is excited about serving the Houston community at the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Southeast Texas. This person will be seen as a leader of a strong team-oriented culture where we use safe and technologically advanced aircrafts.

At Life Flight, we pride ourselves on:

• Setting quality standards
• Technology advanced aircraft
• Bases are conveniently located in the communities we serve
• Strong relationships and communication through entire team
• Supportive environment of growth & developmental opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with helicopter and instrument rating

Experience / Knowledge /

Skills:

• Must have at least three (3) years experience, within past six (6) years, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under Part 135
• Able to meet FAA qualifications as CFR
  14, Part 135 Chief Pilot
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Supervises a team of pilots at various locations throughout Memorial Hermann, coordinating aircraft maintenance with flight requirements.
• Screens applicants and recommends prospective hires.
• Trains, orients, and evaluates employees.
• Plans employee work schedules to ensure adequate flight coverage consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, hospital policies, and department operational goals.
• Maintains all required FAA, hospital, and department forms, logs, and records.
• Performs pilot job duties and responsibilities when scheduled or when necessary.
• Coordinates aircraft maintenance with flight mission requirements to ensure optimum utilization of crews and equipment.
• Performs maintenance test flights as required.
• Conducts regular and spontaneous inspections of aircraft and aircraft facilities in accordance with FAA, hospital, and department regulations/policies.
• Performs aero-medical program consultations and general public relations work as needed.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.