About This Role
Air Methods is hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to fly a Pilatus PC-12 (IFR) on EMS air ambulance operations based in Pensacola, FL, working a 7 days on / 7 days off (12-hour shift) schedule, with a $30,000 annual stipend available.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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 regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What We Offer
A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates: Health, Dental and VisionCompetitive 401(k) Retirement PlanFull Company-Paid Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending/Health Savings Account PlansTuition ReimbursementRelocation Assistanceplus other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs. $30,000 Annual Stipend Available.
Requirements
- Fixed Wing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program - Required Flight Times: 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category
- 1,000 hours PIC in category
- 500 hours of cross-country flight time
- 500 hours Fixed Wing Turbine time
- 100 hours of night flight time
- 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category. 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: 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. Skills: Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months. 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.