Rotor Wing Pilot – Bell 407 - 46k Retention Bonus PROGRAM FLOAT (Healthcare)
Openings at Clarksdale MS , Ferriday, LA , Monticello, AR , Ruston, LA
Job Description:
Are you an experienced rotor wing pilot seeking to use that experience in an impactful position? We are hiring pilots at the Pafford Air One program.
As a pilot at Apollo MedFlight, 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.
Why Choose Apollo?
- 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
- Say goodbye to travel-related hassles. We cover the costs of your travel to and from your hitch, airfare, lodging, rental car and per diem, making your commute stress-free and hassle-free.
- Work-life balance is crucial, and we understand the importance of time with your loved ones. Our innovative 7/ on 7/ off or 14 on / 14 off schedule ensures that you have ample time to relax, rejuvenate, and explore your passions outside of work.
- At Apollo MedFlight, we believe in taking care of our team like family. We provide comfortable, fully-furnished on-duty and off base, off-duty housing options, so you can focus on what you do best – flying with precision and saving lives.
If you're a pilot ready to embrace a rewarding career that combines your aviation skills with a higher purpose, we invite you to join our team at Apollo MedFlight. Together, well navigate the skies, save lives, and make a difference that truly matters!
A day in the life:
- 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 MedFlight 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.
