Overview
EMS Helicopter - Air Medical - Aircraft: H135P3H (IFR)
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! Be a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts) work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.
What Rock Hill, SC offers: With close proximity to Charlotte, residents enjoy the variety of historic interests, sports, cultural events and outdoor attractions, including boating, fishing and water sports at Catawba River and Lake Wylie, the Carowinds Amusement Park, the annual Come-See-Me Festival, BMX parks, and the Carolina Panthers’ summer training camp HQ.
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 and Responsibilities include the following:• Operates Air Methods' aircraft in a safe and legal manner.• Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in airworthy condition by sign-off of the Daily Flight Log. Performs a complete walk-around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.• Ensures 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.
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. Strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program:• 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category• 1000 hours PIC in category (500 hours of rotor wing turbine time)• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft);• ATP rating in category also meets the above requirement.• First or Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required (FAA First Class Medical required annually and allowed to transform to a Second Class Medical upon expiration at the 6-month interval. Any of the above requirements may be waived by MCA in its sole discretion).
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.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.
Education & Experience• Associate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years’ related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience);• Bachelor’s degree preferred
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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).
Internal 14-day window: 12.1.24-12.13.24
