AS350 Pipeline Patrol Pilot - Minnesota

AS350 Pipeline Patrol Pilot – MinnesotaDo you have your FAA Commercial Rotary Wing Pilot license along with the ability to make quick, accurate decisions in highly stressful situations? We are looking for a Patrol Helicopter Pilot for our Bemidji, MN location! In this position you will perform all duties and responsibilities in the capacity of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on Enbridge's helicopter patrol aircraft, ensuring that the helicopter(s) owned and/or operated by Enbridge are flown and operated to the highest standard of safety possible in the most efficient and cost effective way. Come join Enbridge's Aviation Services Team today!Here's what you will do:Safety, Operations, Communications, Administrative, Training, SchedulingParticipate in and comply with all current Company Safety Management System practices to maintain the highest degree of safety for all Enbridge employees and assets affected.Ensure all passengers flying on Company rotary wing aircraft have a safety briefing entailing pertinent safety items, equipment and policies with regards to being a passenger onboard Company aircraft.Liaise with government, third party organizations and peers to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory issues.Be familiar with and ensure that the Company helicopter aircraft are operated in compliance with all regulations as required for flights conducted. This may include but is not limited to FAA NBAA, Transport Canada CBAA and all U.S. Customs and Canadian policies and procedures for which trips are to be conducted.Assist the Chief Rotary Pilot as duties are delegated.Act as helicopter pilot-in-command (PIC) and as such be ultimately responsible for the operation of Enbridge's rotary wing type aircraft.Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft and all persons on board.Will have the final authority for the disposition of the aircraft while in command.Regardless of schedules, plans or apparent urgency, the operation of the aircraft with which the PIC is entrusted will not commence flight until the PIC is satisfied that the entire flight can be conducted safely and legally with regards to mechanical condition of the aircraft, weight & balance, en route weather conditions, fuel requirements and the safety of its passengers throughout the duration of the flight.Assist Enbridge Pipeline Operations with regards to aerial pipeline surveillance. This may include but is not limited to aerial pipeline patrols, pipeline maintenance activities such as line fills, construction activity, new pipeline development, the transportation of Company personnel to work locations as required and any other related flying requested by Enbridge Pipelines Inc. in support of operations.Be thoroughly familiar with the duties of Rotary Wing PIC as outlined in the Company Rotary Wing Flight Operations Manual.Will have the authority for the delegation of duties and responsibilities to other crew members as applicable in accordance with procedures outlined in the Enbridge Rotary Wing Flight Operations Manual.Participate in matters pertaining to maintenance as they affect the Rotary Wing Company Operations Manual and Helicopter Minimum Equipment List (MEL).Be willing to act in the capacity of Rotary Wing Training Pilot, Safety Officer or person responsible for overseeing specific rotary wing helicopter operations as directed by the Chief Rotary Pilot.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Company personnel to meet departmental and personal objectives effectively and efficiently.Communicate with Enbridge Rotary Wing Maintenance staff at all times with regards to the status of the helicopter's airworthiness to which the PIC is entrusted. This will include the helicopter's maintenance condition and any abnormalities, squawks or observations. Additionally, this will involve working with maintenance personnel in the coordination of anticipated flying schedules and helicopter maintenance events/work required.Communicate with Company personnel (Sarnia Operations, Sarnia Maintenance, Calgary Flight Operations Coordinator (FOC), Chief Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Manager Aviation Calgary), as required.Liaison with Company personnel and contractors as required in the coordination of flights.Complete all pipeline patrol surveillance documents and record-keeping in a timely fashion as dictated by the Chief Rotary Pilot and the Company Rotary Wing Operations Manual.Complete assigned administrative duties such as dispatch, record-keeping, revisions, aircraft data base updating, manual development, updating Company programs or directives, commissary purchasing, phone or email responses, etc.Participate in the development of Enbridge Aviation policies and procedures such as safety guidelines, operations, and security and response plans.Participate in all training and recurrent training as specified in the Company Flight Operations Manual.Participate in personal development training opportunities as required by regulation and the Company to enhance job performance skills.Mentoring and monitoring of junior pilots or contract pilots when required.You have the following:Ability to work in the United States as per federal, state and Company requirements and regulations.No previous personal or work history that would preclude transborder operations.Valid United States passport.Valid FAA Commercial Rotary Wing Pilot License.Must maintain a valid United States FAA First or Second Class Medical.Must hold or be able to acquire Airbus AS350B3e type trainingA minimum of five-year rotary wing experience preferred.Understanding that U.S. tax filing will be required.Understanding that Enbridge helicopters are equipped with cockpit imaging and flight data monitoring systems (FDM). By accepting this position, you are explicitly agreeing to its use. As a safety initiative, you are also endorsing its use in evaluating accidents, incidents or anomalies throughout any flight conducted.Approximately 2,500 hours total time rotary wing experience preferred.Corporate rotary wing experience would be an asset.Proven ability to work positively with others in a tactful and diplomatic manner.Detail orientated with a focus on accuracy.Ability to work effectively with computer applications and programs, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, FlightPak and pipeline activity reporting software etc.Employee that is ENGAGED, ENERGETIC and a SELF-STARTER who wants to be a contributing member of a dynamic and dedicated corporate flight department.Ability and willingness to assume responsibility and work unsupervised as job requirements dictateWorking Conditions:This job requires substantial piloting skills and quick, accurate decision-making ability in highly stressful situations.All skills and techniques could be called upon at once and require flawless performance.Emergency, potentially stressful situations involving Company helicopter aircraft in response to pipeline accidents or incidents will require calm and sound judgment with regards to operations, planning and administrative duties.Operations will be in various weather conditions. Pipeline patrols are to be conducted in day VFR weather conditions and possible ferry flights conducted at night as per the Enbridge USA Rotary Wing Flight Operations Manual.Safety-rated, protective eyewear or a helmet is required at all times while conducting helicopter pilot operations.Use of appropriate, additional safety equipment is mandatory while performing the duties of this position when landings are at Enbridge facilities such as pump stations, block valves or on the Enbridge rights-of-way.Air crew are to be cognizant of their health and physical fitness with regards to the ability and dexterity level required to perform the role of helicopter patrol pilot. This may require self-initiative and an understanding of personal stress levels associated with this job.Sensory requirements and risk exposure include caution when working on the hangar floor with aircraft fuel and hydraulic fluid and with other aerial contaminants produced by or used around helicopter aircraft.Good interpersonal and communications skills are mandatory.Ability to work well with others under stressful conditions.A willingness to assist in passenger transportation requirements and preparations.Flights may be conducted at any time, 24/7; however, the Chief Rotary Pilot, working in conjunction with the FOC, will supervise crew scheduling to ensure that the work available is assigned to pilots in such a manner as to permit planning as far in advance as possible so as not to exceed limitations specified in the Company Rotary Wing Flight Operations Manual.Work schedule is based on operational requirements, which will necessitate weekend, evening and/or holiday work times.Scheduled Days Off (SDOs), vacation allocation and work schedule is to be communicated regularly with Chief Rotary Pilot, Operations, and Maintenance staff.Duty times range up to 14 hours or as specified in the Enbridge Rotary Flight Operations Manual.Efficient use of working hours and careful planning and consistent communications with other operations staff members and maintenance is a necessity.Must live within a reasonable driving time