Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots•Dexter, IA

5d•$82,900 - $93,251•Onsite

About The Position

The Helicopter Pilot operates Air Methods aircraft to transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The pilot is responsible for ensuring the aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy and for complying with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The position is based in Watertown, New York, and uses EC135 aircraft in an IFR program. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, working 12-hour shifts. The pilot has final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. Compensation is commensurate with flight and EMS experience, with a stated range of $82,900 to $93,251 per year. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

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.
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.
For the IFR program: 1,000 hours PIC in category.
For the IFR program: 500 hours of cross-country flight time and 100 hours of night flight time.
For the IFR program: 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 meets this requirement.
First- or Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required.
Must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be less than 70 years old.
Must comply with DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Must 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 preflight checks before every flight and verify airworthiness by signing off on 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.
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft used in the operational area.
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Complete required documentation.
Conduct detailed flight planning, often with little notice, to exacting standards.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance on a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts.