AEL Chief Pilot

Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us.

With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

JOB SUMMARY
Variable depends on project/ portfolio, but examples include safety, communications, aviation, business development /marketing, education/quality, revenue cycle, regulatory agencies and internal and external customers and partners to include patients and med crews.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
• Assists the VP of Flight Operations and the Director of Operations in formulating operations policies and coordinates those policies.
• Confirms that all aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations.
• Serves as a liaison between Med-Trans and our partners.
• Disseminates information to all crewmembers pertaining to company policies and regulations; Manages subscriptions and dissemination of Sectionals, Airport Facility Directories, En Route Low Altitude Charts and approach plates.
• Coordinates with the Director of Operations to confirm all aircraft have Rotorcraft Flight Manuals and all applicable changes on board.
• Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command.
• Schedules flight crewmembers, including assigning Pilot-in-Command duties.
• He will review flight schedules, duty time records prepared by the Regional/Base Aviation Managers.
• Submits all reports regarding flight personnel to the Director of Operations.
• Keeps the aircraft copies of this General Operations Manual current. He can delegate this task to the Base Aviation Manager for an aircraft permanently assigned to a given base.
• Confirms that all flight crew personnel are certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations.
• The Chief Pilot can sign sections A, B, C and H of the Operations Specifications.
• Direct supervisor for Regional Aviation Managers and Pilot Recruiter(s) and oversees all personnel actions for the pilot group.
• Maintains comprehensive records on all personnel actions for the pilot staff
• Monitors pilot payroll and overtime expenses
• Monitors and manages base level expenses
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Special Qualifications:
• Commercial / Instrument Pilot Certificate
• 3 years’ experience, within the past 6 years, as PIC of an aircraft operated under Part 135
• Must qualify and maintain currency as a Pilot in Command
• Knowledgeable in aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
• Knowledgeable in 14 CFR Chapter 1 (Federal Aviation Regulations)
• Knowledgeable in Certificate Operations Specifications
• Knowledgeable in Certificate General Operations Manual
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Education, Experience, Licenses, and or Certifications:
• 5 years helicopter air ambulance experience preferred
• Helicopter IFR experience preferred
• 5 years management experience preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
• Computer Skills (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
• Report writing
• Budget planning and management 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Working Hours:
• Minimum 40 hour work week with evening and weekend on-call.

Physical and/or Cognitive Requirements:
• Must maintain a current Class II FAA Medical Certificate

Working Conditions:
• Travel also required.

GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:
• Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
• One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.
• Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress.
• Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
• Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.
• Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director Aviation Operations

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Pilots