Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,600.00 - $167,400.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Sign-On Bonus
Stipend
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Air Methods is a leading provider of air medical transport services across the United States, specializing in delivering rapid and safe patient transport via advanced helicopter aircraft. With a strong commitment to safety, excellence, and compassionate care, Air Methods operates a fleet that includes the EC145C2 and AW139 helicopters, providing vital emergency medical services (EMS) to communities nationwide. The company fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care during critical moments. Air Methods also prioritizes the well-being of its employees by offering work schedules that support a healthy work-life... Show More
Job Requirements
- Maintain weight under 250 pounds
- be under 70 years old
- commercial pilot license valid for category and class
- current FAA medical certificate first or second class
- meet flight hour requirements for VFR or IFR programs including total flight time, pilot-in-command time, rotor wing turbine time, cross-country and night flying hours
- associate degree or equivalent education and experience
- ability to perform all essential functions
- willingness to participate in required drug and alcohol testing
- strong interpersonal skills
- able to perform detailed flight planning with little notice
Job Qualifications
- Commercial pilot with current experience flying in the category for a commercial operator or military within the previous 24 months
- maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
- extensive flight experience in rotary-wing aircraft including 2000 flight hours and 1500 hours in category for VFR, 2500 flight hours and 2000 in category for IFR
- 1000 hours pilot-in-command in category
- 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- night flying experience including unaided night and night vision goggle operations
- commercial and instrument ratings
- ATP rating in category
- first or second class FAA medical certificate
- associate degree or equivalent experience
- bachelor’s degree preferred
Job Duties
- Operate Air Methods' aircraft in a safe and legal manner
- complete pre-flight inspections and verify airworthiness by signing off Daily Flight Log
- conduct aircraft walk-arounds before and after each flight
- maintain final authority over flight operations and safety for passengers, cargo, and equipment
- ensure familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft and support medical team comfort
- complete required documentation
- conduct detailed flight planning with minimal notice
- participate in company meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
- prioritize safety in all flight operations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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