Avera St. Luke's Hospital is actively recruiting for a dedicated Helicopter Pilot to join its esteemed Careflight program. This is a regular, full-time position involving rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based in the United States of America.
Pay Range: $90,480.00 – $135,200.00 annually. The actual rate of pay will be determined by the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Work Schedule: This position requires varied shifts, with a standard of 80 hours over a two-week period, accommodating a flexible rotating schedule.
The Helicopter Pilot is entrusted with the paramount responsibility of safely and efficiently conducting all Avera-requested helicopter missions. This includes meticulous pre-flight planning, adherence to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual requirements, and company policies. The pilot will ensure the safe conduct of flight operations from initial request to termination, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary skills and effective critical thinking to navigate dynamic flight environments. Flexibility to work at various Avera Careflight bases may be required.
The successful candidate will possess the necessary skills and experience to perform the essential functions of this role, including adequate visual acuity, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles in their daily work, serving patients, families, and the community with compassion and hospitality. Upholding Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity is paramount. Maintaining confidentiality and working collaboratively within a team environment to ensure a productive and efficient workflow are essential. Compliance with all applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those from CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA, is required.
Avera offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees designed to support balanced and healthy lives. Benefits include:
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other protected categories. For individuals requiring accommodation with the online application process, please call 1-605-504-4444.