Air Methods Helicopter Pilot

4 days ago

Salmon, Idaho, United States Air Methods Full time

At Air Methods, we're seeking exceptional helicopter pilots to join our team and serve our communities with air medical transport services. As a leader in the industry, we're committed to providing 24/7 coverage while offering our pilots a great work-life balance. Our #1 objective is safety, ensuring seamless transportation to/from every destination.

Company Overview

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Legal
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
Salary & Benefits

Based on flight and EMS experience, the estimated salary for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Our benefits package includes competitive pay, generous retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Job Description

This position requires responsible aircraft and weather conditions to transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The pilot must ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
  • Complete pre-flight checks before every flight, verifying the aircraft's airworthiness.
  • Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
  • Responsible for completion of required documentation.
  • Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have:

  • An associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years related experience and/or training.
  • Bachelors degree preferred.
  • Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft).
  • Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
  • Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft.
  • First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program

The VFR program requires:

  • 2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category.
  • 1000 hours PIC in category.
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine.
  • 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night.
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time).

We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.