About the Role
Air Methods Pilots is seeking a qualified Fixed-Wing Pilot to join the Black Hills Life Flight team in Rapid City, South Dakota. This critical role involves operating a PC12 aircraft in an IFR air-medical environment, ensuring the safe transport of medical personnel and patients. The Pilot will uphold FAA regulations and Air Methods procedures while supporting a vital 24/7 community medical transport mission. The operational schedule is a 7-day on, 7-day off rotation with 12-hour shifts.
About the Aircraft
The position utilizes a Pilatus PC12 aircraft.
Responsibilities
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Safely and legally operate Air Methods aircraft.
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Complete thorough pre-flight inspections and aircraft walk-arounds.
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Maintain comprehensive familiarity with aircraft and backup aircraft systems.
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Ensure the medical flight team is comfortable with the aircraft's medical interior and systems.
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Complete all required documentation accurately and efficiently.
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Conduct detailed flight planning to exacting standards, often on short notice.
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Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
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Uphold final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Requirements
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Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
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Two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Must be under 250 pounds and less than 70 years old.
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Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
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Minimum 2,500 total flight hours.
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Minimum 2,000 hours in category.
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Minimum 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) in category.
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Minimum 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
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Minimum 500 hours of turbine time.
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Minimum 100 hours of night flight time.
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Minimum 100 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
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Instrument rating for the applicable category and class; an ATP rating in category is accepted.
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A fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft OR a commercial single-engine land certificate for single-engine aircraft.
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A first- or second-class FAA medical certificate.