Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
community engagement
Job Description
Air Methods is a premier provider of air medical services, specializing in delivering urgent care through helicopter air ambulance operations. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to safety, Air Methods has established itself as a leader in the emergency medical transport industry, serving communities across the nation with rapid response and compassionate care. The company operates a fleet of advanced medical aircraft, including the Bell 407 helicopter, utilized under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to safely and efficiently transport critically ill or injured patients to necessary medical facilities. Known for upholding the highest standards in both pilot proficiency and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Maintain weight not to exceed 250 pounds
- Be under 70 years of age
- Comply with FAA medical certification requirements
- Have commercial and instrument ratings for category and class of aircraft
- Hold ATP rating in category
- Meet flight hour requirements of 2000 total hours with 1500 in category, 1000 PIC, 500 rotor wing turbine time
- Have 200 hours cross-country flight time including 50 at night
- Possess 100 hours unaided night as PIC or equivalent NVG experience
- Have 50 hours actual or hood instrument time in category
- Have associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Have recent flight experience within 24 months
- Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and medical teams
Job Qualifications
- Commercial pilot certificate
- Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating in category
- First or Second-Class FAA Medical certificate
- Minimum 2000 total flight hours with 1500 hours in category
- At least 1000 hours pilot-in-command in category
- 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- 200 hours cross-country flight time including 50 hours at night
- 100 hours unaided night flight as PIC or 50 unaided with 100 NVG hours
- 50 hours actual or hood instrument time in flight and category
- Associate degree or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience flying as commercial operator or military in category within last 24 months
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Job Duties
- Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
- Complete pre-flight inspection verifying aircraft airworthiness and sign off Daily Flight Log
- Perform complete walk-around of aircraft before and after flights
- Serve as final authority for aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
- Maintain familiarity with all aircraft and medical systems used in operational area
- Ensure medical flight team is comfortable with medical interior and systems
- Complete required documentation accurately
- Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
- Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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