Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilot Opportunity in Southwest Arkansas

Join Air Methods in Southwest Arkansas and be part of a new program supporting Pafford EMS. This VFR Bell 407 (B407) operation will initially launch in Texarkana, Arkansas, with plans to transition to its permanent home in Hope, Arkansas.

This is a strong opportunity for pilots looking for a highly competitive compensation package while helping establish a new base from the ground up. Qualified hires will receive a $40,000 location stipend, a $40,000 sign-on bonus, and may be eligible for up to $12,000 in an experience stipend, in addition to Air Methods' standard compensation and benefits.

Base highlights:

• Initial location: Texarkana, AR
• Future location: Hope, AR
• Partner: Pafford EMS
• Aircraft: Bell 407
• Program: VFR
• $40,000 Location Stipend
• $40,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $12,000 Experience Stipend

Join the team at launch and help build a program designed to provide critical air medical access to communities across Southwest Arkansas and the surrounding region.

Responsibilities

Essential 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 standards.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional job requirements:

• Regular scheduled attendance.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%

Subject 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.

Qualifications

To 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 experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Operation 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 months.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:

• 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 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 (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:

• 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time.
• 75 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 category.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
• 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).

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.