Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $82,900.00 - $93,251.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Legal Assistance
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Mercy Air operates as a trusted provider within the air medical transport industry, offering critical care and rapid transport services for patients in emergency situations. Working closely within the aviation and healthcare sectors, Mercy Air ensures that patients in need receive timely and efficient medical transportation via helicopter. The company operates high-performance aircraft like the EC145 and emphasizes safety, reliability, and professionalism as its core values. Employing expert flight crews and medical teams, Mercy Air plays a vital role in supporting healthcare systems and communities, particularly in areas requiring rapid response and transport capabilities. Their commitment extends to both operational... Show More
Job Requirements
- Maintains weight not to exceed 250 pounds
- under 70 years old
- regular scheduled attendance on 7 days per week schedule with 12 hour shifts
- compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and company policies
- ability to perform detailed flight planning with little notice
- maintains FAA medical certificate
- pilots must have recent flight experience within 24 months
- effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- 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
- minimum of 2500 total flight hours with at least 2000 in category
- 1000 hours PIC in category
- 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- 500 hours cross-country flight time with at least 50 at night
- 100 hours unaided night flight as PIC or 50 hours unaided plus 100 NVG
- 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time with at least 50 hours in flight including 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 certificate for single-engine aircraft
- first or second class FAA medical certificate
Job Duties
- Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
- completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log
- performs a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit and upon completion of each flight
- holds final authority regarding operations of the aircraft and safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
- must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft and ensures medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with medical interior and systems
- responsible for completion of required documentation
- able to conduct detailed flight planning on short notice to exacting standards
- participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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