Pilot Regional Relief

Job Summary

Air Methods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pilot Regional Relief to join our team. As a key member of our flight crew, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within our assigned operational area.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
• Complete pre-flight checks to verify the aircraft is airworthy
• Perform a thorough walk-around inspection of the aircraft before and after each flight
• Final authority for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
• Responsible for completion of required documentation
• Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
• Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, and community outreach

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two to five years related experience and/or training
• Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
• Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program

• 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category

Equal Opportunity Employer

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.