Captain - Helicopter - Grand Junction, CO

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The Role

The Pilot in Command (PIC) is accountable to the Chief Pilot for the safe conduct of assigned flights. The primary responsibility of a PIC is to provide for the safe operation of his/her assigned aircraft and crew. The PIC is the final authority on all matters concerning the safety of his/her assigned aircraft and its operation.

Location

Work Location: Grand Junction, CO

The Main Responsibilities

The accountabilities and duties of the position include:
a. Flight planning, including checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs, determining aircraft weight and balance, fuel, oil, and survival equipment requirements.
b. Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation specified in section 4.1.2 are on board the aircraft.
c. Ensuring an aircraft pre flight inspection is completed before each departure, to include adequate fuel/oil for the flight and that all aircraft system databases are current and updating them if necessary.
d. Ensuring the passengers are briefed in accordance with the requirements specified in section 5.27.1.
e. Operating the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations.
f. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and this Flight Operations Manual and other manuals as appropriate.
g. Completing all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location.
h. Recording flight times and aircraft defects.
i. Communicating with the Director of Maintenance as necessary regarding any aircraft defects.
j. Maintaining current required licenses and certificates to comply with Company and FAA requirements.
k. Attending regularly scheduled ground, flight, and simulator training, maintaining flight proficiency and knowledge of flight operations, regulations, the AIM, and aircraft systems.
l. Full participation in the department safety management system and on the safety committee as needed (refer to section 3).
m. Knowledge of the use of SATCOM phone and Spidertracks.
The Chief Pilot may assign pilots additional duties. The qualifications required to act as PIC are specified in Chapter 8.

What We Look For in a Candidate

8. Qualifications and Training
At the completion of initial and recurrent aircraft type flight training, pilots will be certified as proficient by one of the following:
a. An examiner in the flight training school that the Aviation Department has contracted with to provide pilot aircraft type simulator flight training; or
b. A civil aviation examiner approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Pilot Proficiency Check used by the flight training school shall be used to record the results of training to proficiency. Training records may be retained by the Training Provider.
8.1.3 Training Required for All Department Members
Pilots, Managers, Maintenance Personnel, and the Aviation Coordinators are required to complete the following training, in addition to the training listed in sections 8.3 through 8.6:
a. SMS training () for personnel specific to their role,
b. For personnel with an assigned role in the ERP: training specific to their role,
c. Corporate Aviation Security training (),
d. Initial and recurrent Fatigue Management training as appropriate to the role.
NOTE: Items above marked with (*) may include both general training from a Training Provider and training on Company specific policies and procedures.
8.2 Flight Crew Hiring Requirements
Pilot in Command (PIC)
A minimum of 2,000 hours of helicopter certified total flight time. This should include:
• 1,000 turbine
• 1,000 PIC time
• 50 hours of total actual or simulated instrument flying experience
Should have experience operating helicopters in mountainous terrain and external load operations.
• Commercial Helicopter Instrument
• Second Class FAA Medical Certificate
8.2.1 Waiver for Pilot Employment
The minimum requirements of section 8.2 can be waived only with the consent of the EVP. In this event, the applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete an actual flight check or simulator training to determine his/her aptitude and skill level.
8.3 Flight Crew Qualifications
8.3.1 Flight Crew Training
As well as holding current licenses and medical certificates, flight crewmembers must have successfully completed the training programs and competency checks as prescribed in this chapter. That training shall include:
a. Initial and recurrent training in:
-Responsible for coordinating and performing precision Part 133 external load operations in high mountainous terrain.
-Minimum 100 hours of external load operations

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$138,844 - $185,124 in these states: CO

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