Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods•North Platte, NE

3d•$82,900 - $93,251•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to operate a PC12 (IFR) in its Life Net air medical program in North Platte, Nebraska. The pilot ensures aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crews and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area, while complying with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, the General Operations Manual, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot has final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The position follows a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Off-duty housing is available. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, with a listed salary range of $82,900 to $93,251, plus stipends and a sign-on bonus as described in the posting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be less than 70 years old.
Have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
For the IFR program: 2,500 total flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours in category; 1,000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night; 500 hours turbine time; 100 hours night flight time; and 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
Hold an instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
Hold a fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft, or a commercial single-engine land certificate for single-engine aircraft, as applicable.
Hold a First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and strive to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete pre-flight checks before every flight, verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log, and perform a complete aircraft walk-around before and after each flight.
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Maintain thorough familiarity with aircraft and medical systems on 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.