Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Bremerton, WA

3d•$82,900 - $93,251

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot for PacWest Regional Relief, operating an EC135 under IFR. The position is responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy so medical crews and patients can be transported to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The pilot must comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. Candidates must live in Washington and meet Airlift Northwest requirements. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, with a geographic pay modifier, an IFR stipend, an experience stipend of up to $12,000, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Air Methods describes its work as providing air medical transport resources around the clock, 365 days a year, while supporting pilot work-life balance and emphasizing safety. This position has a non-standard schedule and no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must live in Washington.
Must meet Airlift Northwest requirements.
Associate’s 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 under 70 years old.
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; 1,000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours of rotor-wing turbine time; 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night; and 100 hours of unaided night as PIC. Up to 50 hours of unaided night may be substituted with 100 hours of NVG time, but unaided time cannot be reduced below 50 hours.
For the IFR program: 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, at least 50 hours of which must be in flight in an aircraft, including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
Airlift Northwest requirements: 2,500 total helicopter hours; 1,000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours of rotor-wing turbine time; and 200 hours of night time, aided or unaided.
Instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category satisfies this requirement.
Fixed-wing multi-engine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
Commercial single-engine land rating is required for single-engine aircraft.
First- or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate required.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and strive to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
100 hours of instrument time preferred for Airlift Northwest requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete pre-flight checks before every flight, verify airworthiness by signing off on the Daily Flight Log, and perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Exercise final authority regarding aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Remain thoroughly familiar with the aircraft and medical systems of 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, including with little notice.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.