Responsibilities

This is a senior-level helicopter pilot position. The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the 135 helicopter operations conducted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida certificate; Including, transport passengers to local destinations, maintenance tests, supervision and scheduling of pilots and other administrative duties. This position reports to the Director of Operations and is an exempt position.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed, if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Oversees day to day helicopter operations.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable rules, FAA 135 regulations, organizational standards, safety and security in all company operations.
Develop and maintain company manuals and SOP.
Maintain pilot records and comply with required FAA reporting system.
Implements and manages pilot scheduling, maintenance schedule coordination, pilot training and standardization.
Assists with the hiring of new flight crews and development of the helicopter training budget.
Plans flight, following Company policies.
Inspects the helicopter airframe, powerplant, rotor systems, flight controls, systems and instruments before beginning a flight.
Documents specified information in flight record, such as time in flight, destination, maintenance discrepancies etc.
Notifies maintenance and dispatching in a timely manner of any discrepancies and works directly with maintenance technicians to identify and rectify these discrepancies.
Ensures maintenance and cleanliness of aircraft.
Must adhere to all SHRSS policies and procedures.
Performs additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

FAA Airline Transport Pilot-Helicopter License is required. First Class Medical Certificate is required.
Chief Pilot Helicopter must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 119.71 (d)
4,000 hours Total Time in helicopters;
3,000 hours Pilot in Command in helicopters;
1,000 hours single engine turbine helicopters and 1,000 hours on PIC multi-engine helicopter. AW109 experience & AW139 Type rating (Preferred)
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience operating under Part 135, 133, and 137 is required.
Ability to operate helicopters in adverse conditions, day or night, on or off airport is required. Ability to work a flexible schedule included evenings, weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous Leadership Role; Ten (10) years of experience operating under Part 135; Previous 135 Company instructor and Check Airman qualifications; AW139 & AW109 experience is preferred and Night Vision Goggle experience.

Work Environment:

The work is primarily performed in a helicopter cockpit. Not all helicopters are air-conditioned. While in the field must be able to tolerate fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions of the job. The individual may be exposed to inclement weather conditions such as heat, dust, rain, mud and noise. Pilots face some types of job hazards. Aerial Applicators for example, may be exposed to toxic chemicals and seldom have the benefit of a regular landing strip. All pilots face the risk of hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to engine noise.

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

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