H135 HAA Pilot

Company
:
Collier County Helicopter Operations
Location
:
Naples, Florida, USA
Type
:
Permanent
Relocation
:
Possible
Travel
:
Some

Flies the County helicopter on emergency medical missions and medical inter-facility transport missions, to provide flight support to other County Divisions, Departments and agencies, and to provide professional, effective, safe and efficient public service assistance to the public.

• Pilots assigned aircraft as needed to provide emergency medical services and medical evacuations; ensures aircraft readiness at all times.
• While assigned as the air ambulance duty pilot, supervises crew on flight operations of the EMS aircraft.
• Review duty roster; conducts pilot shift change briefings with preceding shift pilots.
• Responds to dispatch calls for aircraft services to support ground units performing emergency/medical evacuation and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Compile mission, flight, and destination details; enters mission data in departmental computer log; makes weather assessments via briefings; determines fuel requirements for operation.
• Configures aircraft to accommodate operation and load requirements; calculates weight and balance data prior to each leg of each flight.
• Prepares a flight plan prior to each mission; evaluates and selects flight routes and landing sites giving consideration to weather, hazards and conditions, other air traffic, weight, range, and other navigational aids
• Performs pre-flight and post-flight inspection of aircraft, equipment and systems in accordance with FAA regulations; directs physical loading of aircraft; moves helicopter in/out of hangar.
• Conducts required crew and passenger briefings; communicates effectively and coherently over flight control and police/fire/EMS radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Files, opens and closes flight plans with appropriate authorities; reads and interprets Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), aviation maps, aeronautical charts, sectionals and charts.
• Operates the aircraft in accordance with federal, state, and local aviation regulation, policies, and procedures; performs aerial navigation; assists with landings in congested areas.
• Operates, interprets and evaluates various aircraft related gauges, sensors and instruments; reacts to and performs required action for caution/warning indicators; performs maintenance test flights and ground run operations.
• Conducts aircraft and landing zone security; inspects ramp area for debris; inspects, services, and/or schedules maintenance of landing platform and ground power unit.
• Communicates aircraft maintenance issues to mechanic staff; locates, troubleshoots, records and reports maintenance discrepancies; assists mechanic with aircraft maintenance; notifies appropriate personnel of aircraft change of status as appropriate.
• Manages aircraft refueling operation; checks all fluids, air pressure, and tires; services onboard oil and oxygen systems; performs routine hangar service and maintenance as needed.
• Cleans aircraft; maintains hangar, offices, and the appearance and condition of aircraft.
• Reviews and maintains aircraft logbooks for airworthiness; records aviation updates in aeronautical charts, flight manuals, and publications as necessary.
• Conducts training as required for EMS and outside agencies as it relates to landing zone setup, safety, and security; reports and sends documentation to Chief Pilot on training conducted.
• Maintains current aircraft manuals, FAA regulations, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, various aviation charts and maps and related material for reference and/or review; completes helicopter/aircraft logs and worksheets; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends shift and flight safety meetings, seminars, and specialized/update and in-service training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of departmental and county operations, to promote improved job performance, and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes, and laws; continually updates aircraft license and training.

Prepares and/or receives a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; reviews, completes, processes, approves, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate; prepares and maintains files and records.

• Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or…