Helicopter Pilot

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - UNC Carolina Air Care
Aberdeen, NC
EMS Air Medical Aircraft: Bell 429 (IFR)
$5,000 Annual Stipend and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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

• 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.
• Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program: FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• 2500 hours helicopter (3,000 hours preferred); 1000 hours turbine.
• 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command. 200 hours night. 100 hours instrument preferred.
• Instrument qualified and current in assigned aircraft.
• Factory approved or equivalent ground and flight school in assigned aircraft.
• Each qualified and current Captain will maintain qualification/currency in accordance with the AMC pilot training program and the applicable FAR's.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• FDA second class flight physical undertaken once each year.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind: 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