Job Description

Overview:

EMS Helicopter Air Ambulance Aircraft: EC145 (IFR)

$10,000 Base Stipend + Off-Duty Housing + $15,000 Sign-on Bonu s

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! Join Air Methods and make a direct impact by saving over 100,000 lives each year as a helicopter pilot. Enjoy a 7/7 schedule while ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for safe transport of medical crews and patients. Safety is our top priority, with strict compliance to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and comprehensive Air Methods policies and procedures. Be a hero in the skies and a vital part of a life-saving mission.

What Tullahoma, TN offers: South Jackson Civic Center for concerts, plays and art exhibits, Normandy Lake for fishing, Short Springs Natural Areas beautiful waterfalls, or Tims Ford State Park for hiking, boating and camping, along with whiskey-making tours and samples at George Dickel Distillery.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates:
Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions include the following:
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

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.
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
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.
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program - Required Flight Times:
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 100 hours of which were at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC (or 50 hours of unaided with 100 hours of NVG time)
75 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count)
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.
Education & Experience
Associates 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
Bachelors degree preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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).

Job Tags

Temporary work, Relocation package, Gangs, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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