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Overview
Rotor Wing Pilot - HealthNet
Debord, KY
EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC130/EC135 (VFR)
$12,500 Stipend, Off Duty Housing and $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, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). 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 in Debord, KY is a truly unique experience, defined by its charming blend of small-town warmth and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian region, Debord offers a close-knit community where everyone knows your name, fostering a strong sense of belonging and neighborly support. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Daniel Boone National Forest, outdoor enthusiasts can revel in a plethora of recreational activities, from hiking to fishing, making it a haven for nature lovers. Debord, KY, is where the serene countryside meets the welcoming embrace of its residents, making it a special place to call home.
Benefits
Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
bull; Operates Air methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
bull; 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.
bull; Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
bull; 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.
bull; Responsible for completion of required documentation.
bull; Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
bull; Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach
bull; Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements
bull; Regular scheduled attendance
Subject to applicable laws and Air Methodrsquo;s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methodsrsquo; employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
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
bull; Associatersquo;s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five yearsrsquo; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
bull; Bachelorrsquo;s degree preferred
Operation and Safety Requirements:
Skills
bull; Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
bull; 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 - Minimum Required Flight Times:
bull; 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
bull; 1000 hours PIC in category
bull; 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
bull; 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
bull; 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)
bull; 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).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
bull; Commercial Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
bull; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
bull; First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
Internal Bidding Ends: 07/05/2024
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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 contractorrsquo;s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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.
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).