Helicopter Pilot

Job Summary

Responsible for daily operations and leadership of the base aviation team and assures safety is communicated as the “number one priority” in all activities. Ensures aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• 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 in outreach and marketing program to area hospitals and EMS systems.
• Provides input to Aviation staff evaluations as requested by Area Manager/RAM.
• Functions as liaison to Aviation specialty team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
• Percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months.
• 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 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category.
• Minimum pay
• Maximum Pay
• Benefits For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities