Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Selkirk, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Helicopter Pilot for LifeNet of NY in Selkirk, New York, operating an EC145 under IFR. The pilot is responsible for ensuring the aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area. The position requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The role follows a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts and supports 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year air medical transport operations. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is advertised. Compensation is commensurate with flight and EMS experience, with a stated range of $82,900 to $93,251 per year.

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.
Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military 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 of turbine experience; 500 hours of cross-country flight time; 100 hours of night flight time; and 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
Commercial and Instrument ratings for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category also meets this requirement.
First- or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be younger than 70 years old.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and to promote a friendly, professional working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete pre-flight checks before every flight and verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log.
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Exercise final authority over 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.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.