Pilot, Rotor Wing

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log Perform aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight Maintain final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment Know all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft at 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 Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area Perform 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 Weight not to exceed 250 pounds Less than seventy (70) years old Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months VFR: 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category VFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category VFR: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time VFR: 200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night VFR: 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules VFR: 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified FW substitution rules IFR: 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category IFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category IFR: 500 hours cross-country flight time and 100 hours night flight time IFR: 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements Knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures Regular scheduled attendance Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including VFR and IFR flight hours, and holds necessary FAA certifications. Proficient in aircraft operations, pre-flight inspections, and emergency procedures while ensuring effective communication with medical teams. Highest-signal resume keywords VFR Flight Experience IFR Flight Experience Commercial & Instrument Rating First OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate Knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM Guidelines ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Flight Operations Pre-Flight Inspections Flight Planning Rotor Wing Turbine Time Cross-Country Flight Time Night Flight Time Instrument Flight Time PIC Flight Hours Aircraft Airworthiness Verification Emergency Procedures Soft Skills Communication Team Collaboration Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Leadership Certifications & Qualifications Commercial Rating Instrument Rating ATP Rating FAA Medical Certificate Industry Keywords Air Methods DOT/FAA Regulations Medical Transport Flight Safety AIM Guidelines #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Methods