Pilot In Command

Role:
The pilot in command is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.  The pilot in command shall meet the aeronautical experience requirements of FAR PART 135.243.

Responsibility:
The Pilot in Command’s specific duties are as follow:

1. Must be knowledgeable of FARs, the Life Air, Inc. operations specifications, operations manual, and policies as well as applicable aircraft flight manuals.
2. Must maintain current medical certification.
3. Conducts preflight inspection of the aircraft.
4. Cleans the aircraft exterior and interior.
5. The pilot in command will ensure they meet the duty time limitations, and are properly rested.
6. Plans the flight assignment and obtains weather briefings through a source approved by the Administrator. 
7. Determines the weight and balance is within the prescribed limits and completes the load manifest in accordance with the Life Air, Inc. operations manual.
8. Ensures aeronautical charts are current and appropriate to the route of flight.
9. Will ensure that the aircraft binder containing the required aircraft forms is accessible to the cockpit.
10. Ensure all required airworthiness inspections are current.
11. Opens Closes flight planes as appropriate.
12. Conducts passenger briefings.
13. Performs post flight inspections, and post flight briefings.
14. Performs other duties as necessary to ensure flight readiness and safe operations of Life Air, Inc. aircraft.