Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots•Las Cruces, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Rotor Wing Pilot - Native Air Las Cruces, NM EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135SP2+ / AS350 (VFR) $40,000 Annual Stipend, Off-Duty Housing 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! Experience the excitement of living and flying in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where every shift is surrounded by breathtaking desert beauty and a lifesaving mission. Soar above the dramatic Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument and enjoy quick access to the dazzling white dunes of White Sands National Park. This vibrant southwestern community offers year-round sunshine, stunning sunsets, and easy access to El Paso for big-city entertainment and travel. On your days off, escape to Elephant Butte Lake State Park for boating, fishing, and waterfront relaxation. As an Air Methods pilot, you'll enjoy an unmatched combination of adventure, purpose, and an incredible outdoor lifestyle.

Requirements

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
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.
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 (or 50 hours of unaided with 100 hours of NVG time)
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count)
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area.
Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
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.