Operations Control Specialist II - STAT MedEvac (CEM)

UPMC • Full-time • West Mifflin, PA, Allegheny County, PA, US • 15h ago

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Operations Control Specialist II to support the STAT MedEvac Communications Center, located in West Mifflin, PA. Schedule: 12-hour shifts 7 days on / 7 days off Days, nights, weekends, and holidays required Purpose: The STAT MedEvac Aviation Department Operations Control Specialist will actively monitor all aspects of assigned flights. This includes but is not limited to the determination of aircraft status, issuing flight releases including acknowledgement or preflight risk analysis, flight tracking, termination of flights not meeting company standards, and coordination with the Pilot in Command to ensure the safe completion of a flight. Responsibilities: Maintain positive flight following of all CEM aircraft to include current information on the progress of every flight, assuring appropriate flight planning has been completed and weight and balance computations are within manufacturer's limits. Confirm aircraft to be released is in an airworthy condition with attention to upcoming maintenance and inspections, deferred maintenance according to the MEL, proper fuel and oxygen loading. Confirm pilots are in compliance with legal rest, duty and flight time restrictions and meet all Federal Regulations and CEM standards prior to flight release. Verify through appropriate weather reports and forecasts that the weather at destinations and required alternate destinations will be at or above authorized minima prior to issuance of a flight release. Coordinate with the communications center for solutions to problems caused by operational issues. Participate in the preflight risk analysis required under 135.617 to include the following: (i) Ensure the pilot has completed all required items on the preflight risk analysis worksheet; (ii) Confirm and verify all entries on the preflight risk analysis worksheet; (iii) Assist the pilot in mitigating any identified risk prior to takeoff; and (iv) Acknowledge in writing, specifying the date and time, that the preflight risk analysis worksheet has been accurately completed and that, according to their professional judgment, the flight can be conducted safely. Inform Pilot in Command of all traffic, flight, destination conditions and temporary flight restrictions that may affect safety or completion of a flight. Activate the Post Accident Incident Plan if contact is lost with an aircraft for more than thirty minutes. Notify the Chief Pilot of any damage to aircraft, persons, or property. Complete flight release log to include assigned activities and completes all official documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including payroll, expense reports, training forms etc. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all pertinent FARs and CEM procedures including the GOM, OpSpecs, Training Manual and other applicable guidance. Ensure adequate coverage by remaining on duty until each released flight has been terminated or until properly relieved by another flight follower with whom a thorough pass down brief has been completed. Actively participate in the development of the CEM safety culture; ensure the safety of all patients and personnel functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilize appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and utilize available tools to enhance a safe work environment. Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the STAT MedEvac privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state laws. Provide adequate notice of requested PTO, trade days, etc. to ensure schedule coverage; maintain ultimate responsibility for coverage of assigned shifts. Maintain fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical certifications. Report injuries and complete the appropriate documentation, no matter how seemingly minor the injury, to a supervisor in a timely manner. Adhere to uniform policy and personal appearance standards. Report for work well rested and fit for duty. Adhere to the drug and alcohol policy at all times, to include FAA requirements regarding the use of over the counter and prescription medications. Act as Operations Control Assistant in support of oncoming Operations Control Specialist at end of scheduled OCS duty period. J-18808-Ljbffr

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