Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

RW Regional Relief Pilot - MidwestAir Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!The Midwest offers a lifestyle that's equal parts comfortable, connected, and quietly exciting. Picture wide open spaces, vibrant seasons, and welcoming communities where neighbors still know each other by name. From the energy of cities like Chicago to the charm of smaller towns across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, you'll find a lower cost of living, shorter commutes, and more time to actually enjoy life. Whether it's catching a sunset over rolling farmland or exploring local festivals and food scenes, the Midwest delivers a refreshing balance of opportunity and quality of life that's hard to beat.Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:Health, Dental and VisionCompetitive 401(k) Retirement PlanFlexible Spending Account Benefit PlansTuition ReimbursementFull Company-Paid Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceVoluntary LegalRelocation AssistanceEmployee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service ProgramsResponsibilitiesEssential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:Operates Air methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that 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 standardsParticipates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreachPerforms other duties as assignedSubject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience: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 experienceBachelor's degree preferredOperation and Safety Requirements:As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.Skills:Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 monthsMaintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environmentVisual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category1000 hours PIC in category500 hours of rotor wing turbine time200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night100 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 (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program:2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category1000 hours PIC in category500 hours of rotor wing turbine time500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in categoryCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)ATP rating in category meets this requirementFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.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.Minimum PayUSD $82,900.00/Yr.Maximum PayUSD $93,251.00/Yr.