[Hiring] Pilot FW Pool @Air Methods Pilots

Role Description

In this pool pilot role, you may live anywhere in the PacWest Region (AK, AZ, CA, NV, and WA) and will be assigned by Air Methods to a base location nationwide where we have a need. Air Methods flies one of the following aircraft: Fixed Wing BE200, PC12, PC12NGX.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.
• Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.

Requirements

• 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
• 500 hours of turbine time.
• 100 hours night flight time.
• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
• Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft) required.
• Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
• Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft.
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision.
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Voluntary Legal.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs.