Helicopter Pilot

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 standards. Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months 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, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time). 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (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 rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement) 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. This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident). Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a minimum of 2000 total flight hours, including specific rotor wing turbine and cross-country flight time. Holds necessary FAA certifications and medical qualifications to ensure safe and compliant aircraft operations. Highest-signal resume keywords 2000 Total Flight Hours 1500 Flight Hours In Category 1000 Hours PIC In Category Instrument Rating First OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Flight Planning Aircraft Operation Pre-Flight Inspection Documentation Completion Rotor Wing Turbine Experience Cross-Country Flight Time Night Flight Experience Instrument Time PIC Experience Safety Compliance Soft Skills Team Collaboration Communication Attention To Detail Leadership Certifications & Qualifications FAA Medical Certificate Instrument Rating Commercial Single-Engine Land Fixed Wing Multiengine Rating Industry Keywords Air Methods Aircraft Safety Medical Flight Operations DOT/FAA Requirements Flight Log NVG Time Community Outreach #J-18808-Ljbffr