Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $82,900.00 - $86,216.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Business Travel Accident insurance
Legal Assistance
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Benefit concierge service
Job Description
Mercy Air, operating under the renowned Air Methods brand, is a leading provider in the air medical transport industry. With a commitment to delivering critical care and rapid transport to patients in emergency situations, Mercy Air specializes in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), with the EC145 helicopter being one of their primary aircrafts used. The company operates 24/7, ensuring communities have access to life-saving air medical transport around the clock. Based in Victorville, California—a location that offers unique small-town charm alongside proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and Las Vegas—Mercy Air provides an exceptional workplace environment paired... Show More
Job Requirements
- maintain weight not exceeding 250 pounds
- be less than 70 years old
- regular scheduled attendance on a 7 days per week schedule with 12-hour shifts
- compliance with federal aviation regulations and company policies
- ability to perform essential flight operations and safety checks
- meet and maintain FAA certifications and medical requirements
- ability to conduct pre-flight inspections and flight planning
- demonstrate ability to work cohesively within a medical flight team
Job Qualifications
- associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- two to five years of related experience and/or training
- bachelor's degree preferred
- maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
- recent flight experience within the previous 24 months
- substantial flight hours including 2500 total with minimum 2000 in category
- 1000 hours PIC in category
- 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- 500 hours cross-country with at least 50 at night
- 100 hours unaided night time as PIC with substitution allowed for NVG time
- 75 hours of instrument time including at least 20 hours in actual instrument conditions
- FAA instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
- commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft
- fixed wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft
- first or second class FAA medical certificate
Job Duties
- operate air methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
- complete pre-flight checks verifying aircraft airworthiness
- maintain final authority for aircraft operation and safety of passengers and equipment
- familiarize with all aircraft and medical systems and ensure medical team comfort with equipment
- complete required documentation accurately
- conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
- participate in company meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
- perform other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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