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Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot
Air Methods. Act as a Regional Relief Pilot covering bases in the Midwest region .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including proficiency in VFR and IFR operations. Holds necessary certifications and maintains strong interpersonal relationships within a medical transport environment.
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VFR Flight ExperienceIFR Flight ExperienceCommercial & Instrument RatingFAA Medical CertificateAircraft Safety Compliance
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Hard Skills
Total Flight HoursPIC HoursRotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument TimePre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningAircraft OperationsMedical Transport Procedures
Soft Skills
Interpersonal RelationshipsProfessionalismTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingFAA Medical Certificate
Industry Keywords
Federal Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualAir Methods PoliciesMedical Flight Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as a Regional Relief Pilot covering bases in the Midwest region
- Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
- Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures
- Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
- Complete pre-flight inspections and verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log
- Perform complete aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight
- Hold final authority regarding aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
- Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft
- Ensure medical flight teams are familiar and comfortable with medical interiors and systems
- Complete required documentation
- Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
- Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
- Travel approximately 50% of the time
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Must live in the Midwest Region: Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, or Arkansas
- Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
- Must be less than 70 years old
- Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
- VFR: 2,000 total flight hours, including minimum 1,500 hours in category
- VFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
- VFR: 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- VFR: 200 hours 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 actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified reduction rules for FW-rated RW candidates
- IFR: 2,500 total flight hours, including minimum 2,000 hours in category
- IFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
- IFR: 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- 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, or ATP rating in category
- First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
- Regular scheduled attendance; non-standard schedule
- Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and a friendly, professional working environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- $40,000 Annual Stipend
- $40,000 Sign-on Bonus (new hires only)
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Legal
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs