Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods•North Platte, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to operate a Life Net PC12 (IFR) aircraft in North Platte, Nebraska. The pilot ensures that aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area. The role requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot has final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, working 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For the IFR program: 2,500 total flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours in category.
At least 1,000 hours as pilot in command in category.
At least 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
At least 500 hours of turbine time.
At least 100 hours of night flight time.
At least 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
Instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
Fixed-wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft; commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft.
First- or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate required.
Must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be under 70 years of age.
Regular scheduled attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete a pre-flight inspection before every flight and verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log.
Conduct a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Serve as the final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Know the aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft used in the operational area, and ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Complete required documentation.
Conduct detailed flight planning to exacting standards, often with little notice.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.