Program Regional Relief Pilot

Air Methods•Stanford, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Program Regional Relief Pilot for the Stanford Life Flight IFR program, operating H145/EC145 aircraft in the Stanford, California area. The pilot is responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The role requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot has final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The posting lists a salary range of $91,190–$102,576 with a 120% ACCRA geographic modifier, an experience stipend of up to $12,000, off-duty housing, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Candidates must live in California. The position has a non-standard schedule and no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must live in California.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be less than 70 years old.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and support a friendly and professional working environment.
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.
At least 1,000 hours PIC in category.
At least 500 hours of rotor-wing turbine time.
At least 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
At least 100 hours of unaided night as PIC; 50 hours of unaided time may be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but unaided time cannot be reduced below 50 hours.
At least 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 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.
Fixed-wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft.
Commercial single-engine land rating required for single-engine aircraft.
First- or second-class FAA Medical Certificate required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete pre-flight checks 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.
Hold final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Remain familiar 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 to exacting standards, often with little notice.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance with applicable aviation regulations, manuals, guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures.