EMS Air Ambulance - Aircraft: EC130T2/AS350 (VFR)
$40,000 stipend + Off-Duty Housing + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!
Be a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts) work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.
What Carlsbad, NM offers: A memorable experience at the popular Carlsbad Caverns, plus Sitting Bull Waterfall, Lake Carlsbad and Pecos River Recreation (for kayaking, waterskiing, fishing and boat tours), Brantley Lake State Park (for the best dark sky viewing), an outdoors paradise at Guadalupe Mountains Natl Park, Lincoln Natl Forest, trails for bikers, hikers, runners and backpackers, an Antique Flea Market, Arts Culture District and a painting bear at the Living Zoo. A place of stunning natural beauty and an A+ business growth and cost of living index.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates:
bull; Health, Dental and Vision
bull; Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
bull; Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
bull; AD D Insurance
bull; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
bull; Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans
bull; Tuition Reimbursement
bull; Relocation Assistance
bull; Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs
Essential Functions include the following:
bull; Operates Air Methodsrsquo; aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
bull; Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in airworthy condition by sign-off of the Daily Flight Log. Performs a complete walk-around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
bull; Ensures 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.
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. Strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Required Hours
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)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
bull; Commercial Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft);
bull; ATP rating in category also meets the above requirement.
bull; First or Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
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.
Education Experience
bull; Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, plus two to five yearsrsquo; related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience);
bull; Bachelorrsquo;s degree preferred
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).