Backup (Part-Time) Helicopter News Pilot - Tampa

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.  In fact, we have:

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;

• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;

• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;

• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;

• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and

• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. 

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

                                                                             

What We Need:

Experienced R-44 Pilot to fly as a Backup Pilot for our Electronic News Gathering (ENG) flights in our Tampa market. Based out of Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG)

                                                                             

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-flight checks and assists with routine maintenance, safety, and ENG systems to ensure the aircraft is fully operational.

• Interfaces with air traffic controllers regarding flight routes, weather conditions, etc.

• Tracks flight hours to determine the 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 maximize the cost-effectiveness of each flight.

• Flexible schedule Mon-Fri and some weekends.

                                                                             

What You'll Need:

Qualifications

• Must have Robinson R44 PIC time and meet SFAR 73 requirements

• Customer focus

• Tolerance for stress in dealing with difficult situations and personalities

• Flexibility around flight times

• Ability to withstand demanding on-the-job flying times with early starts and late finishes

Work Experience

• Minimum of 500 hours total pilot time, or 400 hrs with a Certified Flight Instructor License with Dual Instr