Rotor Wing Captain - Float

LifeFlight Aviation Services (LFAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeFlight of Maine committed to operating a safe, high-reliability, instrument-based aviation system for medical transport in Maine and northern New England. LifeFlight of Maine maintains a vast network aviation infrastructure consisting of PBN IFR routes, point-in-space instrument approaches, AWOS weather stations, fuel depots, and high-definition remote weather cameras. LifeFlight of Maine operates a fleet of Leonardo A109SP helicopters with 4-axis autopilots, a G1000 equipped King Air B200, and a fleet of ground ambulances.

Job Location:

Variable assignment at any of three Maine bases (Bangor, Lewiston, Sanford), subject to operational needs.

Position Description:

The Rotor Wing Captain (RWC) - Float shall be granted full authority as the pilot-in-command responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment. The RWC-Float will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options when applicable. The RWC-Float will promote a Just and Accountable Culture, teamwork and strong Crew Resource Management, and work collaboratively with other members of the flight program to complete assigned and requested tasks.

Job Requirements:

2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 helicopter hours; 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command time; 1000 hours of Turbine engine time; 300 hours of Nighttime; 100 hours Instrument time (Actual Preferred); FAA Class I Physical Medical Certificate; Preferred helicopter EMS experience; ATP Preferred, ATP written required within 1 year of hire; and Preferred Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience. Or, if candidate is ATP-rated or has recent Air Medical or SAR or NVG experience, then: 1500 total flight hours with a minimum of 1200 helicopter flight hours; At least 1000 of those hours must be as PIC in rotorcraft; A minimum of 1000 hours of Turbine engine time; 300 hrs. under NVG; and 75 hrs. IFR experience (At least 50 hrs. of actual non-simulated Instrument experience).

License:

Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Privileges. ATP rating preferred. ATP required within 18 months of hire.

Working conditions/physical demands:

Ability to operate helicopters and is exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, chemicals (i.e., jet fumes) and extreme heat or cold; Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and bend and carry heavy equipment and assist with carrying and loading patients; Ability to use maintenance stands and ladders to preflight aircraft; Able to refuel aircraft at the LFAS facility; and Works in a patient care environment on the aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Background and exclusion checks are required by the Office of the Inspector General as well as the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Clean driving record for three years is required.

Salary Range:

$106,049 - 119,022 per year (additional incentives available)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$106,049.00 - $119,022.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person