Helicopter Pilot

Native Air EC130 (VFR) PilotExperience Stipend: Up to $12,000 $40,000 Stipend Off-Duty Housing $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!As the leader in the air medical industry, Air 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!Living and working in Artesia, NM means embracing the warm sunshine, friendly community spirit, and the rugged beauty of southeastern New Mexico's Pecos Valley. Nestled between Roswell (45 min) and Carlsbad (36 min south with world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Brantley Lake State Park for boating and fishing) you're never far from adventure. The area pulses with annual festivals, local art, and small-town charm, balanced by access to larger hubs like Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, El Paso, and Albuquerque within a few hours' drive. Outdoor lovers enjoy boating, hiking, fishing, and scenic drives against wide desert skies, while community events and distinctive local culture make every day here unique. Whether you're drawn by outdoor recreation or a close-knit lifestyle, Artesia is a gateway to the best of the Southwest.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 ProgramsJob Summary Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesEssential 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 (7/7 schedule - 12 hour shifts) 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.Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.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.Pay Scale Based on flight and EMS experience.STEP A: $82,900STEP B: $86,216STEP C: $89,665STEP D: $93,251Education & 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 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 Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 monthsVisual Flight Rules (VFR) Program: 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).Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 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.Minimum PayUSD $82,900.00/Yr.Maximum PayUSD $93,251.00/Yr.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.