Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots•Deming, NM

9d•Onsite

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! Living and working in Deming, NM means waking up to endless desert skies and breathtaking sunsets in a tight-knit community. You’re a short drive from outdoor gems like City of Rocks State Park and Rockhound State Park, perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and stargazing. Major cities like Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX are nearby for big-city dining, culture, and entertainment. Lakes such as Elephant Butte Reservoir offer boating and fishing just a couple hours away, and the rugged beauty of the Gila Wilderness beckons for weekend escapes. The unique blend of southwestern culture, open space, and access to both nature and urban amenities makes Deming a truly special place to call 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.
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.
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.

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.