BACKUP – Helicopter News Pilot – Charlotte, NC
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Date Posted:
2021-03-01
Job Type:
Part time
Job Id:
Req23401
Description:
Total Traffic + Weather Network
Job Summary:
Backup/On Call – Helicopter Pilot to Provide Electronic News Gathering (ENG) services to local Charlotte affiliate.
Responsibilities
• Conducts pre and post-flight checks and routine maintenance on navigation, safety, and operating systems to ensure aircraft is fully operational.
• Interfaces with air traffic controllers regarding flight route, weather conditions, etc.
• Tracks flight hours and use to determine schedule for preventative maintenance; ensures instruments are certified in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Maintains written and computerized flight logs and aircraft/pilot records to comply with FAA regulations and other federal guidelines.
• Participates in training and remains current on FAA Airworthiness Directives and related periodic publications.
• Operates aircraft safely and efficiently to the maximize cost effectiveness of each flight.
• Requires flexibility in work schedule. The weekday schedule is 10am -7pm. On -call on weekends, with the response time determined by the affiliate.
Qualifications
• Must have Robinson R44 PIC time and meet SFAR 73 requirements.
• Minimum of 500 hours total pilot time, or 400 hrs with a Certified Flight Instructor License with Dual Instruction given. Must have at least 100 hours in the R44.
• Customer focus; pilots office and hangar located at the station.
• Tolerance for stress in dealing with difficult situations and personalities
• Flexibility around flight times
• Ability to withstand demanding on-the-job flying times with periodic early starts and late finishes and willing to work weekends.
Work Experience
• Previous Electronic News Gathering experience preferred.
• Flight Instructor experience in Robinson helicopter preferred.
Education
• Graduate of the Robinson Safety Course preferred and Certified Flight School.
Certifications
• Commercial Rotorcraft License (helicopter) or add-on to Commercial Pilot’s License.
• FAA Class 1 or 2 Medical Certificate required
• Certified flight instructor and Instrument Rating preferred
Location
Charlotte, NC: 801 Woodridge Center Drive, 28217
Position Type
Regular
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