Helicopter Pilot
Off Duty Housing Available$15,000 Sign On BonusAs the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance. Murphysboro combines small-town charm, rich local history, and some of Southern Illinois' most beautiful outdoor scenery. Surrounded by destinations such as Shawnee National Forest, Lake Murphysboro State Park, Kinkaid Lake, and the Little Grand Canyon, the area offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and exploring the outdoors. Murphysboro also has a strong sense of community, local restaurants and traditions, and year-round recreation that give it an inviting, down-to-earth character. For someone considering calling Murphysboro home, it offers the appeal of a welcoming Southern Illinois community with adventure and natural beauty right outside the door Health, Dental and Vision Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans Tuition Reimbursement Full Company-Paid Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Voluntary Legal Relocation Assistance 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. 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. Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards. Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.7/7 schedule - 12 hours shifts) Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years' related experience and/or training; 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. Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Program:
~200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night~100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)~Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement) Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.