Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Show Low, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rotor Wing Pilot - Native Air Medical Aircraft: AS350 (VFR) with a $15,000 Annual Stipend, Off-Duty Housing and a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available. Air Methods is the leader in the air medical industry and seeks exceptional pilots to partner with them to serve communities. They are committed to providing air medical transport resources 24/7/365 while offering pilots work-life balance. The primary objective is to ensure safety on every transport. The company fosters a growing and high-performing culture with teammates who strive to be the best. The location, Show Low, AZ, is nestled high in the White Mountains, offering cool pine-covered landscapes and four-season adventure. It is surrounded by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, ideal for hiking, wildlife spotting, and scenic trails. Show Low Lake and Fool Hollow Lake offer year-round fishing, boating, and camping. Nearby mountain communities and Phoenix are accessible. Show Low offers small-town living with big-time adventure, cooler temperatures, stunning starry skies, and endless outdoor 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
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: 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.
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.

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