Pilot FW Pool

Air Methods•Fort Mohave, AZ

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a fixed-wing pool pilot to operate EMS aircraft, including the BE200, PC12, and PC12NGX. The pilot may live anywhere in the PacWest region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington) and will be assigned by Air Methods to a base location nationwide where there is a need. The position is responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crews and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area, while complying with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, the General Operations Manual, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot operates aircraft safely and legally, holds final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment, and works with medical flight teams to ensure familiarity with aircraft interiors and systems. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, with 12-hour shifts. The posting lists a salary range of $82,900 to $93,251, plus a $3,000 IFR stipend, an experience stipend of up to $12,000, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Off-duty housing and relocation assistance are available.

Requirements

Associate 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 younger than 70 years old.
Have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
For the IFR program: 2,500 total flight hours, including at least 2,000 flight hours in category; 1,000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night; 500 hours of turbine time; 100 hours of night flight time; and 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
Hold an instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category satisfies this requirement.
Hold a fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft.
Hold a commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft.
Hold a First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance and comply with Air Methods employment practices and policies.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and help maintain a friendly, professional working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
Complete a pre-flight inspection before every flight and verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log.
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Maintain thorough familiarity with aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft used in the operational area.
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.