Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Des Moines, IA

2d•$82,900 - $93,251•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Rotor Wing Pilot for MercyOne Air Med in Des Moines, Iowa. The role operates a B429 IFR medical aircraft and is responsible for ensuring the aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area. The pilot must comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The position offers a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, with a stated pay range of $82,900 to $93,251 per year. The posting also mentions an annual stipend of $40,000, an experience stipend of up to $12,000, off-duty housing, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus available.

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.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be under 70 years of age.
Must have flown in category 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 as Pilot in Command in category.
For the IFR program: 500 hours of rotor-wing turbine time.
For the IFR program: 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
For the IFR program: 100 hours of unaided night time as PIC; 50 hours of unaided night time may be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but unaided time cannot be reduced below 50 hours.
For the IFR program: 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, at least 50 hours of which must be in flight in an aircraft, including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
Instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
A fixed-wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
A commercial single-engine land rating is required for single-engine aircraft.
First- or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate required.
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 a pre-flight inspection before every flight, verify airworthiness, and sign off on the Daily Flight Log.
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Serve as the final authority regarding 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, and 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.