Chief Helicopter Pilot jobs in South Dakota

Chief Helicopter Pilot partners with general aviation management to establish and implement operating policies and procedures for helicopter pilots. Ensures flights are operated in compliance with all applicable FAA regulations. Being a Chief Helicopter Pilot schedules flight personnel, maintenance and maintains flight records. Assumes flight duty. Additionally, Chief Helicopter Pilot has all required licenses and meets flying time requirements. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Commercial Pilot license for helicopters - CPL(H). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Helicopter Pilot manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Helicopter Pilot typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Helicopter Pilot-Rapid City, SD
  • Air Methods Pilots
  • Rapid, SD FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    B-407 

    VFR Program

    $15,000.00 1 Year Sign-On (Paid in 2 installments)

     

     

     

    Living and working in Rapid City, South Dakota offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community charm. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Black Hills, residents enjoy unparalleled access to outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. The city itself boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with art galleries, museums, and annual events celebrating Native American heritage. Additionally, Rapid City's strong economy and low cost of living make it an ideal place to establish a career and raise a family, fostering a strong sense of community and opportunity for its residents.

     

     

    Job SummaryResponsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: • Operates Air methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.• Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.• Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.• Responsible for completion of required documentation.• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards• Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach• Performs other duties as assignedAdditional Job Requirements• Regular scheduled attendance• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience• Bachelor’s degree preferredOperation and Safety Requirements:• As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.Skills• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environmentVisual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:• 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category• 1000 hours PIC in category• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours). Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program:• 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category• 1000 hours PIC in category• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in categoryCertificates, Licenses, Registrations• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)• ATP rating in category meets this requirement• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Pilot
  • Pilot Company
  • Murdo, SD FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionPay Rates Starting between : $11.60 - $15.73 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment wher...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Pilot
  • United States Air Force
  • Mitchell, SD FULL_TIME
  • COMMANDING THE SKIESWe employ some of the most advanced aircraft in the world to complete our missions and defend our country. Utilizing extraordinary skill and precision, Air Force Pilots push each a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pilot
  • United States Air Force
  • Aberdeen, SD FULL_TIME
  • COMMANDING THE SKIESWe employ some of the most advanced aircraft in the world to complete our missions and defend our country. Utilizing extraordinary skill and precision, Air Force Pilots push each a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pilot
  • United States Air Force
  • Huron, SD FULL_TIME
  • COMMANDING THE SKIESWe employ some of the most advanced aircraft in the world to complete our missions and defend our country. Utilizing extraordinary skill and precision, Air Force Pilots push each a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pilot
  • United States Air Force
  • Yankton, SD FULL_TIME
  • COMMANDING THE SKIESWe employ some of the most advanced aircraft in the world to complete our missions and defend our country. Utilizing extraordinary skill and precision, Air Force Pilots push each a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Police Officer - Helicopter Pilot
  • East Bay Regional Park District
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • The Position ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a me...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Airborne Systems Operator (ASO)
  • Aethon Aerial Solutions
  • Livermore, CA
  • This is a Field position Position Summary The Airborne Systems Operator plays a key role in the Field Operations workflo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HH-60G Instructor Pilot
  • Aviation Training Consulting, LLC
  • Kirtland Afb, NM
  • Job Type Full-time Description The HH-60G Instructor Pilot will be responsible for delivering the HH-60G training curric...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pilot (IFR) Reserve RW - RCH 001 - Santa Rosa, CA
  • Justhelicopters
  • Sacramento, CA
  • **Pilot (IFR) Reserve RW - RCH 001 - Santa Rosa, CA** Experience Required Yes Job Description JOB SUMMARY Our Rotor-Wing...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Pilot
  • Justhelicopters
  • Savannah, GA
  • **Chief Pilot** Experience Required Yes Job Description POSITION: CHIEF PILOT DEPARTMENT: Mosquito Control Chatham Count...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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H135 IFR Helicopter Pilot Oakland, CA
  • Vertical Mag
  • Oakland, CA
  • Pilot (IFR) Rotor Wing H135REACH Air Medical ServicesOur mission of providing care to the world at a moments notice is a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Helicopter Instructor Pilot
  • CAE Inc.
  • Dothan, AL
  • Role and Responsibilities This positionis contingent upon contract award. Who We Are: * CAE Vision: Our vision is to be ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Pilot - Bell 205, 212, 407, UH1H
  • Justhelicopters
  • Lewiston, ME
  • **Fire Pilot - Bell 205, 212, 407, UH1H** Experience Required Yes Job Description Lohman Helicopter, LLC. is accepting a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...
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Income Estimation for Chief Helicopter Pilot jobs
$152,732 to $199,638

Chief Helicopter Pilot in Saint Cloud, MN
Next up is a safety briefing and dry run of what it’s like to be aboard the helicopter.
January 24, 2020
Chief Helicopter Pilot in Winston Salem, NC
Interested applicants should have experience in multi-engine IFR helicopters together with operational management, leadership or supervisory experience with the following minimum qualifications.
November 28, 2019
Chief Helicopter Pilot in Fargo, ND
Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations (International), the Chief Pilot (HOFO) Australia will be responsible for the control and review of operational standards and practices standards and safety and regulatory compliance under the CASA AOC.
January 22, 2020