Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Urbana, IL

18d

About The Position

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, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). 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! Location Urbana, Illinois, is special for its vibrant intellectual atmosphere, cultural diversity, and strong community engagement. Home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, one of the world's leading research institutions, Urbana pulses with intellectual curiosity and innovation. The university brings together a diverse community of students, professors, and researchers, creating a lively environment that fosters learning and creativity. The city's downtown area, adorned with historic buildings, hosts a plethora of unique shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a hub of cultural exchange and culinary delights. Urbana is known for its rich arts scene, with local theaters, galleries, and music venues offering a wide range of performances and exhibitions. The town's commitment to sustainability and green initiatives, evident in its parks and community gardens, showcases a deep respect for the environment. Additionally, Urbana's residents actively participate in local events, festivals, and community projects, nurturing a strong sense of togetherness and pride. It's this combination of academic excellence, cultural diversity, and community engagement that makes Urbana, Illinois, truly special, creating an enriching and welcoming environment for all who call it home.

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
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).
2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category
500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
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 and/or alcohol testing per the 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