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Air Methods

HAA Pilot-LifeNet SC-Camden

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,600.00 - $91,600.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Base stipend
Off-duty housing
Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

Air Methods is a leading provider in the air medical transport industry, specializing in delivering critical care and rapid transport services using advanced medical aircraft. Their commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation positions them as a trusted emergency medical transport provider across the United States. Known for their high-performing teams and dedication to community service, Air Methods combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care to support patients in urgent need. Their operations are supported by highly trained pilots and medical crew members who ensure the safe and timely delivery of emergency air medical services to diverse communities nationwide.

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Job Requirements

  • Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
  • be less than seventy years old
  • 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
  • 1000 hours PIC in category
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
  • 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 100 hours of which were at night
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours of NVG time
  • 75 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category
  • commercial and instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
  • ATP rating in category
  • first or second class FAA medical certificate
  • associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years' related experience and/or training
  • commercial and instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
  • ATP rating in category meets this requirement
  • first or second class FAA medical certificate required
  • pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
  • maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public
  • able to perform detailed flight planning

Job Duties

  • 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
  • performs complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight
  • maintains final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
  • familiarizes with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and ensures medical flight team is comfortable with medical interior and systems
  • completes required documentation
  • conducts detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
  • participates regularly in meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach
  • prioritizes safety by meticulously completing pre-flight checks and walk-arounds

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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