Raj Helweg Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

United States

Denver, Colorado

• Supervises ATMs, ACEs, ATCs. and Pilot Records.• Develops the Training Department Budget.• Manages the new hire pilot program to include hiring requirements, the review of background checks and Pilot Record Improvement Act information and coordinates with Human Resources.• Assists the Director of Operations in the oversight of flight operations, formulating operations policies, coordinates those policies, and coordinates operations and training.• Develops the pilot and crewmember training manuals/programs and aircraft checklists.• Ensures that Air Methods’ aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations.• Ensures that all flight crew personnel are current, certified, and qualified, in accordance with the requirements specified in the FARs.• In the absence or unavailability of the Director of Operations the Chief Pilot will assume those duties.• Maintains qualification as Pilot-in-Command in at least one aircraft used in the certificate holder’s operation.• Provides supervision to all company pilots concerning regulatory issues.• Responsible for ensuring aircraft procedures are standardized throughout the Air Methods’ fleet.• Responsible for ensuring the logging/tracking of the Record of Airman Flight and Duty Time forms. • Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of proficiency records, pilot files, duty time records, reports, and correspondence pertaining to flight operations activities in accordance with the FARs.• Responsible for the development of policies for Air Methods’ Flight and Ground Instructors and Check Airmen.• Serves as a member of the Air Methods Corporation Safety Action Round Table.• Submits all reports regarding flight personnel to the Director of Operations.• Supervises all training activities of flight crew personnel including training schedules.• Actively participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives. Familiar with the SMS Policy Manual and SMS Procedures.

Arizona/New Mexico

• Report to the Director of Operations• Ensure Safe aviation operations in AZ and NM• Ensure certificate compliance IAW the AMC GOM, Ops Spec, and FARs• Supervise and oversee all aviation operations for 36 EMS bases in AZ and NM• Coordinate regional fleet management with Regional Maintenance Director• Serve as aviation liaison to the Regional VP• Facilitate processes for hiring/termination/discipline/HR/Payroll issues with the Chief Pilot’s office, HR, and payroll for 144 pilots. All IAW the GOM, CBA, and the AMC employee handbook.

Arizona/New Mexico

• Ensure Safe aviation operations in AZ and NM• Ensure certificate compliance IAW the AMC GOM, Ops Spec, and FARs• Schedule and monitor duty times for 68 pilots • FAA Part 135 check airman AS350• Company flight and ground instructor• Crew member training• Check airman AS350 NVG• NVG & AS350 Instructor

Arizona/Nationwide

• FAR Part 135 EMS Pilot• EMS Pilot AS350 • Check Airman AS350 NVG• AS350 Instructor A/C and Simulator • NVG Instructor

Tucson Az/Gulf Of Mexico

EMS Helicopter Pilot AS350 B3, Tucson AZIFR First Officer SK76 & SK92, Gulf of Mexico.

Prescott Az

135 EMS Pilot

Greater Atlanta Area

135 EMS Pilot

Grand Canyon Az

135 Air Tours and Scheduled Operations.

Prescott Az

Student relations, helicopter flight and ground instruction, commercial operations, instructor currency and high altitude specialty training.

Atlanta Ga

Helicopter flight and ground instruction, aerial photography, scheduling and invoicing.

Associate Of Arts Degree, Science

Emergency Medical Technician