Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots•Texarkana, AR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Air Methods in Southwest Arkansas and be part of a new program supporting Pafford EMS. This VFR Bell 407 (B407) operation will initially launch in Texarkana, Arkansas, with plans to transition to its permanent home in Hope, Arkansas. This is a strong opportunity for pilots looking for a highly competitive compensation package while helping establish a new base from the ground up. Qualified hires will receive a $40,000 location stipend, a $40,000 sign-on bonus, and may be eligible for up to $12,000 in an experience stipend, in addition to Air Methods’ standard compensation and benefits. Join the team at launch and help build a program designed to provide critical air medical access to communities across Southwest Arkansas and the surrounding region.

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
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.
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
2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 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.
This position is subject to drug/alcohol testing per DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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
Regular scheduled attendance
Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%