Pilot - STAT MedEvac

Pilot - STAT Med Evac – UPMC

Join to apply for the Pilot - STAT Med Evac role s position is eligible for a generous Sign‑on Bonus.

• $30,000 for a 3‑year commitment

• 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 all aspects of safe aircraft operation 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, and safe conduct of flight operations in accordance with CEM policies, procedures and FAA regulations.

The Pilot in Command executes independent judgment to provide the safest and most efficient air transportation of CEM patients in a highly challenging operating environment, while sharing responsibility as part of a team.

• Report for work well rested and fit for duty.
• Adhere to the drug and alcohol policy and all FAA requirements.
• Report 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.
• Coordinate with flight followers regarding currency, duty time, aircraft and weather status; confirm NOTAMS, update weather status as necessary, and ensure all regulatory requirements for duty day and crew rest are met; debrief flight followers as necessary.
• Respond 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 assignments and assist with coverage both at assigned base and system wide.
• Actively participate in development of the CEM safety culture; ensure safety of all patients and personnel functioning in and around the aircraft.
• Utilize appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and tools to enhance a safe work environment.
• Complete all official documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including payroll, expense reports, training forms etc.
• Complete all post‑flight record‑keeping accurately and in a timely fashion, including filing hazard or incident reports, ASAP reports, etc.; ensure familiarity with appropriate software/hardware for required tasks.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the STAT Med Evac policies and procedures and assist in meeting operational goals and objectives.
• Provide adequate notice of requested PTO, trade days, etc. to ensure schedule coverage; maintain ultimate responsibility for coverage of assigned shifts.
• Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to the hazard level.
• Perform assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the Base Site Manager‑Aviation.
• Maintain fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program and required medical certifications.
• Report injuries and complete appropriate documentation promptly, no matter how minor.
• Conduct all flights in a manner that safe completion is never in doubt; ensure timely transmission of required flight manifest information; obtain flight releases; adhere to CEM policies and procedures for flight conduct; operate without regulatory violations and exercise PIC emergency authority as required.
• Demonstrate and maintain competency, proficiency and knowledge required to perform as PIC; successfully complete all check rides and recurrent training without retraining to standard; perform a minimum of three practice instrument approaches per month (weather permitting) in addition to IIMC and other training approaches.
• Conduct shift‑change briefs with assigned medical crew members, including assignment of inflight duties, weather status, pre‑assigned duties and abort policy;…