Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $82,900.00 - $93,251.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
SkyLife operates under Air Methods, the leader in the air medical industry, offering critical air medical transport services to communities around the clock, every day of the year. Air Methods prides itself on a culture that is both growing and high-performing, emphasizing safety as the number one priority in all operations. The company provides its pilots with a strong focus on work-life balance while delivering critical transportation for medical crews and patients. Visalia, California, where this opportunity is based, is a vibrant city known as the "Gateway to the Sequoias," characterized by a rich agricultural heritage, scenic natural beauty, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Maintain weight not to exceed 250 pounds
- be less than 70 years old
- 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
- comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual, and Air Methods policies and procedures
- demonstrate regular scheduled attendance
- must complete 12-hour shifts in a 7 days on/7 days off rotation
- FAA medical certificate current
- meet instrument flight rules requirements
- maintain positive interpersonal relationships
- able to complete flight planning on short notice
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
- bachelor's degree preferred
- minimum 2500 total flight hours with at least 2000 in category
- minimum 1000 hours PIC in category
- 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- 500 hours cross-country flight with at least 50 night hours
- 100 hours unaided night as PIC or substitution with NVG time
- 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time including at least 50 in-flight hours and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions
- instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
- fixed wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft
- commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft
- first or second class FAA medical certificate
- must have flown in category within previous 24 months
- strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and public
Job Duties
- Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
- complete pre-flight inspections verifying aircraft airworthiness
- assume final authority for aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
- maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft and medical systems, ensuring medical crews are comfortable with equipment
- complete required operational documentation
- conduct detailed and timely flight planning
- participate in company meetings, projects, and community outreach
- perform other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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