Helicopter Pilot

Job Responsibilities Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner Complete pre-flight checks before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft used in the operational area Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems Complete required documentation Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach Perform other duties as assigned Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area Maintain aircraft and weather conditions as airworthy for medical transport Requirements Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor’s degree preferred Weight not to exceed 250 pounds Must be less than seventy (70) years old Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category 1000 hours PIC in category 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with permitted NVG substitution subject to the stated limits 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft, including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required Knowledge of and compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures Regular scheduled attendance (7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts) Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including proficiency in rotor wing turbine operations and adherence to FAA regulations. Capable of conducting thorough pre-flight checks and detailed flight planning while ensuring the comfort and safety of medical crews and patients. Highest-signal resume keywords 2500 Total Flight Hours 2000 Flight Hours In Category 1000 Hours PIC In Category First OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate Knowledge Of FAR, AIM, GOM Hard Skills Rotor Wing Turbine Operations Flight Planning Pre-Flight Checks Aircraft Walk-Around Instrument Rating Commercial Single-Engine Land Fixed Wing Multiengine Rating Cross-Country Flight Time Night Flight Experience Documentation Completion Soft Skills Leadership Communication Team Collaboration Attention To Detail Problem Solving Certifications & Qualifications FAA Medical Certificate Instrument Rating ATP Rating Industry Keywords Air Methods Medical Transport Flight Safety Aircraft Airworthiness Operational Area #J-18808-Ljbffr