Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Lockhart, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Rotor Wing Pilot - Texas Airlife Lockhart, TX EMS Air Medical Aircraft: Bell 407 (VFR) $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best! Launch your aviation career to new heights in Lockhart, Texas , where small-town charm meets big Texas adventure. Just a short drive from the vibrant cities of Austin and San Antonio, you'll enjoy world-class dining, entertainment, and culture while living in the heart of the legendary Barbecue Capital of Texas. Explore the scenic trails, golf course, and outdoor recreation at Lockhart State Park, or spend your days kayaking and relaxing along the nearby San Marcos River. With easy access to the Texas Hill Country, area lakes, and the Gulf Coast for weekend getaways, Lockhart offers an exceptional quality of life for Air Methods pilots who want both mission-driven flying and unforgettable Texas living.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Responsible for completion of required documentation.
Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
Performs other duties as assigned.