Pilot in Command

Pilot in Command

Job Summary

The Pilot in Command (PIC) oversees and is directly responsible for the safe and efficient transport of all crew members, patients, and other riders by Pilatus PC-12 fixed-wing aircraft. T The PIC will ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual (GOM) regulations and guidelines before, during, and after all phases of transport. The PIC will ensure that all organizational policies and procedures are followed. The PIC maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the safe fixed-wing transport of patients and assists in the coordination of their logistical movements.

Essential Job Functions

• Directly responsible for the safe and efficient transport of all crew members, patients, and other riders by Pilatus PC-12 fixed-wing aircraft. Demonstrates ability to function as a member of the flight crew and ensures the safety of the crew, patients, and other passengers during transport. Serves as a safety officer for specialty teams conducting transport of neonatal patients by fixed-wing aircraft. Assists medical crew in the movement of medical equipment and loading/unloading of patients and riders.

• Actively assesses flight conditions while on duty and promptly notifies crew and dispatch of any changes in operational status. Identifies the early warning signs of a change in flight or aircraft operational conditions and responds appropriately to continue or abort transport. Assigns or delegates the performance of applicable tasks during operational emergencies to crew members for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.

• Immediately completes shift handoff report at the aircraft with off coming PIC when first coming on duty. Completes and documents thorough walk around of aircraft at the start of each shift. Conducts safety and operational briefings with on duty medical crew when coming on shift and anytime there is a change in operational status/ability. Conducts safety and operation briefings with specialty transport team (i.e. NICU Team) prior to conducting a transport. Completes all required documentation as designated during the duty period. Completes and submits all incident reports (operational, safety, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.

• Demonstrates ongoing competency in the assigned airframe. Participates in company meetings, ongoing education, checkoff's, and any other training required by regulatory agencies or the organization. Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.

• Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with crew and other significant individuals.

Required License, Certification & Registration

• Commercial Single Engine Land Certification, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Prior to Start Date
• Instrument Rating, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Prior to Start Date
• Second Class Medical Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Prior to Start Date
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record
• Drivers License - Current State Licensed

Preferred Experience & Certifications:

• Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Minimum Standards (Preferred)

• 2500 hours Total Time (2000 hours in category)
• Minimum 1000 hours PIC
• Minimum of 50 hours in Type
• 500+ hours of cross-country time
• 100+ hours in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions
• 100+ hours of night time
• Previous air medical transport experience
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience