The Base Pilot Supervisor (BPS) is the front line supervisor for the Line Pilots assigned to the base. Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base. Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues. The BPS will work in conjunction with the Program Director to ensure the base operates in an efficient, safe, and economical manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots

• Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on the pilot duty schedules
• Coordinates with the Program Director on the flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base
• Coordinates the aviation activities associated with public relations events
• Reviews, corrects, and submits to the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot’s monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame
• Submits all assigned base pilot’s payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations

 

Other duties as assigned

 

 

 

•2000 hours total flight time
•1500 hours helicopter time
•1000 hours helicopter pilot in command time
•500 hours turbine
•100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided as long as the pilot has 100 hours aided (if assigned to a NVG base/aircraft)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in team environment
• Excellent decision making, conflict management and stress tolerance is required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
• 230 pound weight limit with flight suit and boots
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to work in outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles
• Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts; Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence and exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight
• Read and carry out complicated instructions.                                         
• Work well as a leader of a team while under pressure.  
 
Air Evac is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status or other non-merit factors.

Time Type (Portal Searching)

 

Regular Full-Time