Life Flight Pilot Jobs

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering a rapid response aero-medical team via Life Flight helicopters and for transporting patients to appropriate facilities for further treatment under VFR and IFR.

Memorial Hermann Life Flight is seeking a motivated, skilled, and experienced helicopter pilot to join our team as a Life Flight Pilot. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating a helicopter to transport critically ill or injured patients to the hospital for emergency medical care. You will be an integral part of our healthcare team and will play a critical role in saving lives.

As non-profit hospital-based program, all aviation and medical employees work directly for Memorial Hermann.

If you are a highly skilled and experienced helicopter pilot who is passionate about helping people in need, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Memorial Hermann Life Flight.

• Memorial Hermann expects pilots to pass ATP checkride with 1 year of employment start date paid for by Memorial Hermann.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : (None)

Licenses/Certifications: Commercial, Instrument, Helicopter License; second class FAA medical certificate; Passed the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written test

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• 75 Hours Helicopter IFR required; 100 hours helicopter IFR preferred
• SPIFR experience preferred
• 2000 hours Pilot-in Command of a turbine helicopter required, 3,000 hours Pilot-in-Command of a turbine helicopter preferred
• 200 hours of night helicopter PIC experience required, 300 hours of night helicopter PIC experience preferred

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Performs all flight procedures, techniques, and skills necessary to effect the safe, efficient delivery of medical personnel to hospital or accident sites, and the transportation of acutely ill and/or critically traumatized patients to tertiary care facilities.
• Maintains clean aircraft and workplace.ntal and pilot meetings.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Maintains constant communications with Flight Operations Communication Center during flight mission; communicates as necessary with Emergency Services personnel, receiving hospital communications center, and air traffic controllers.
• Maintains current information on federal regulations, advisories, and procedures. Prepares for semi-annual Federal Aviation tests and pilot training program as necessary.
• Travels to satellite bases for flight relief duty as assigned.
• Operates emergency air ambulance transport service in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hospital, and department policies, regulations, and standards.
• Maintains a standby readiness while on duty to ensure rapid response times in accordance with department policy.
• Attends departmental and pilot meetings
• Performs non-medical refueling, test, public relations, and crew orientation flights as requested.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Inspects all major mechanical, operational, and control systems, as well as all components, and reviews aircraft records to determine pre-flight condition and certify airworthiness. Checks weather reports, fuel requirements, and log books prior to mission.
• Completes all forms, records, charts, load manifest signatures, and Minimum Equipment Lists as required.

Benefits:

• Disability Insurance: Disability insurance should be included to protect the pilot's income in case they are unable to work due to an injury or illness
• 403B Retirement Plan: Company match to 6%
• Paid Time Off accrual
• 30-40 Hours EC145 on the job Training
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance plans available
• Employee Assistance Programs: Counseling services, Discount programs, Childcare services.
• You can view additional details about our benefits at https://jobs.memorialhermann.org/benefits
• Competitive Salary: Memorial Hermann Life Flight Pilots are offered a competitive salary to ensure that they are compensated for their skills, experience, and the risks associated with their role.