Rotor Wing Captain - Float

_LifeFlight Aviation Services (LFAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeFlight of Maine committed to operating a safe, high-reliability, instrument-based aviation system for medical transport in Maine and northern New England. LifeFlight of Maine maintains a vast network aviation infrastructure consisting of PBN IFR routes, point-in-space instrument approaches, AWOS weather stations, fuel depots, and high-definition remote weather cameras. LifeFlight of Maine operates a fleet of Leonardo A109SP helicopters with 4-axis autopilots, a G1000 equipped King Air B200, and a fleet of ground ambulances._ _*Job Location:*_ _Variable assignment at any of three Maine bases (Bangor, Lewiston, Sanford), subject to operational needs. _ _*Position Description: *__The __*Rotor Wing Captain (RWC) - Float*_ _shall be granted full authority as the pilot-in-command responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment. The RWC-Float will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options when applicable. The RWC-Float will promote a Just and Accountable Culture, teamwork and strong Crew Resource Management, and work collaboratively with other members of the flight program to complete assigned and requested tasks._ _*Job Requirements:*_ _2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 helicopter hours;_ _1000 hours Pilot-in-Command time;_ _1000 hours of Turbine engine time;_ _300 hours of Nighttime;_ _100 hours Instrument time (Actual Preferred);_ _FAA Class I Physical Medical Certificate;_ _Preferred helicopter EMS experience;_ _ATP Preferred, ATP written required within 1 year of hire; and_ _Preferred Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience._ _*Or, if candidate is ATP-rated or has recent Air Medical or SAR or NVG experience, then:*_ _1500 total flight hours with a minimum of 1200 helicopter flight hours;_ _At least 1000 of those hours must be as PIC in rotorcraft;_ _A minimum of 1000 hours of Turbine engine time;_ _300 hrs. under NVG; and_ _75 hrs. IFR experience (At least 50 hrs. of actual non-simulated Instrument experience)._ _*License: *__Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Privileges._ _ATP rating preferred. ATP required within 18 months of hire._ _*Working conditions/physical demands:*_ _Ability to operate helicopters and is exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, chemicals (i.e., jet fumes) and extreme heat or cold;_ _Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and bend and carry heavy equipment and assist with carrying and loading patients;_ _Ability to use maintenance stands and ladders to preflight aircraft;_ _Able to refuel aircraft at the LFAS facility; and_ _Works in a patient care environment on the aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins._ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Work Location: In person