Rotor Wing Pilot

Rotor Wing Pilot - Air Methods

Job Category: Aviation

Position Overview

As a Rotor Wing Pilot, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of ensuring the aircraft and environmental conditions are suitable for the safe transport of medical personnel and patients to healthcare facilities within designated operational zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in compliance with safety regulations and legal standards.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections to confirm the aircraft's airworthiness, documented in the Daily Flight Log.
• Maintain final authority over all flight operations, ensuring the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Familiarize yourself with all aircraft and medical systems, ensuring the medical flight team is comfortable with the operational environment.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately and promptly.
• Engage in meticulous flight planning, often with limited notice, adhering to high standards.
• Participate in regular meetings and community outreach initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Consistent attendance is a fundamental aspect of this role.
• Must adhere to Air Methods' employment practices and policies.

Qualifications:

To excel in this position, candidates must demonstrate the ability to fulfill essential functions effectively. The following qualifications are necessary:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical institution, along with two to five years of relevant experience; or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Operational and Safety Standards:

As a member of the Flight Crew, candidates must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be under seventy (70) years of age.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have recent flight experience within the last 24 months, either in a commercial capacity or military service.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, contributing to a professional work environment.

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program Requirements:

• 2000 total flight hours, with a minimum of 1500 hours in category.
• 1000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) in category.
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine experience.
• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
• 100 hours of unaided night flight as PIC (with specific NVG time allowances).
• 50 hours of actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Commercial and Instrument Rating for the relevant aircraft category and class.
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
• First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate is mandatory.

Air Methods is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with DOT/FAA regulations.