Multiple Income Potential: Multiple Flight(s) Pay Potential AND/PLUS Base Daily Rate Pay Potential. *The multiple income potential is not all listed in this posting. The Chief Pilot will discuss all multiple income potential with interested candidates.
Job Location: The Grand Canyon, and other surrounding Canyon locations, with increased income potential.
Job Title: FAR Part 135 Helicopter Tour Pilot, responsible for conducting safe tour operations in the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area. Pilot in Command of the Bell 206 or EC130B4 helicopter.
Minimum Required: 1,000 PIC Rotor Wing/Helicopter Pilot in Command Hours; Commercial Instrument Helicopter Rating; All current FAA Certificates. EC130B4 or BEll 206 experience.
Pilot Work Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off.
Job Description:
PILOT IN COMMAND
The Pilot-in Command reports directly to the Chief Pilot. The Pilot-in-Command is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of the aircraft they command. Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Maintaining thorough knowledge of all applicable FARs (to include NTSB 830) and this Operations Manual and how they apply to specific operations being conducted.
2. Maintaining a thorough knowledge of the contents of the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual for aircraft in which they are qualified.
3. Conducting a thorough and comprehensive pre-flight inspection of an assigned aircraft, documenting this inspection in the logbook with his/her signature and ensuring the following items are checked:
a. Mechanical and structural soundness.
b. Required emergency equipment is on board, current and functional.
c. All certificates and passenger briefing materials are on board.
d. Adequate fuel is on board.
e. Flight Manual, checklists, appropriate charts, company forms, and when required by FAR the Operations Manual are on board.
4. Ensuring that all required inspections have been complied with when an aircraft is returned to service.
5. Monitoring required inspections / maintenance actions during daily operations to ensure no item is over flown.
6. Conducting in-flight equipment checks (trend/power checks).
7. Conducting a thorough and comprehensive post flight inspection including the completion of aircraft logs and company paperwork in a neat and legible manner.
8. Complying with weight and balance procedures.
9. Complying with fueling procedures.
10. Complying with passenger briefing requirements.
11. Complying with the limitations and procedures outlined in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual, the General Operations Manual or other company policies and procedures.
12. Submitting (through Operations) required reports concerning deviations from regulations or accidents/incidents.
- Supervising the loading, distribution, and movement of passengers and cargo about their assigned aircraft.
- Supervising the fueling of the assigned aircraft.
- Ensuring an appropriate flight plan has been filed for every flight.
- Possessing on their person a current First or Second-Class Medical Certificate and a valid Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate when engaged in flight activities.
- Ensuring recency of experience as required by FAR. Complying with the GCNP SFRA procedures.
- Declining or discontinuing any mission or flight should the airworthiness of the aircraft, its performance capabilities, weather, pilot ability, physical or mental state or any other factor, (perform “IMSAFE” check) that may adversely impact safety come into question.
- When operating away from home base on charters, exclusive use contract, or other missions, the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) may accept and conduct flight operations as long as each flight meets the Standard Operation Criteria outlined in the General Operations Manual. If Standard Operation Criteria cannot be met, the PIC must contact the DO or another A006 Manager in order to receive approval to initiate, conduct, or terminate the flight.
- Maintains currency on work related subjects and company procedures by referring to the approved company website and the pilot reading file located in the pilot break room.
- Complying with Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements as specified in FAR 135.365/267.
Length of Training:
Pilot training is normally 3 to 4 weeks in length and includes ground instruction, FAR Part 135 flight instruction in assigned aircraft, FAR Part 135 flight evaluation, Special Flight Rules Area route instruction, and evaluation on all routes to be flown in the Special Flight Rules Area.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $270.00 - $400.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- I am applying for the FAR Part 135 Helicopter Tour Pilot position located in the Grand Canyon along with other exciting Canyon flight assignments and excited about multiple income potential opportunities.
- Where are you currently employed as a Helicopter Pilot in Command?
- I agree to work a 7 days on and a 7 days off Pilot schedule. (Requires answer Yes)
License/Certification:
- I have a current Commercial Instrument (Helicopter) Rating (Required)
- I have EC 130 or BEll 206 experience (Required)
- I have current all FAA Certificates (Required)
- I have a minimum 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours (Required)
- I have FAR Part 135 Helicopter Pilot in Command (Required)
Work Location: On the road