Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Hagerstown, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeNetHagerstown, MDEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 (IFR) Coming Soon: EMS Air Medical Aircraft: H135T3 $20,000 Stipend and $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! Nestled in the heart of Maryland's scenic Cumberland Valley, Hagerstown offers Air Methods pilots the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city accessibility. Enjoy easy access to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia while living among the rolling mountains, historic battlefields, and outdoor recreation that make Western Maryland unique. Spend your days off exploring the Appalachian Trail, Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, and the Potomac River, or head to Deep Creek Lake and the Chesapeake Bay for unforgettable water adventures. With four distinct seasons, abundant outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community, Hagerstown delivers an exceptional lifestyle both on and off duty. It's an ideal place for pilots who want a rewarding career mission while enjoying some of the Mid-Atlantic's best history, scenery, and recreation.

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
Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
1000 hours PIC 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.

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.