Air Methods | Pilatus PC12 SET Pilot

A Fixed Wing Pilot is sought by Air Methods for their operations in North Platte, Nebraska. This full-time, regular position involves operating a PC12 aircraft.

About the Role

Air Methods, a leader in air medical transport, is seeking skilled Fixed Wing Pilots to join their high-performing team. The pilot will be responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crews and patients to receiving hospitals. This role requires strict adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and Air Methods' policies and procedures. The position operates on a 7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
• Complete pre-flight checks to verify aircraft airworthiness and sign the Daily Flight Log.
• Conduct thorough aircraft walk-arounds before and after each flight.
• Serve as the final authority on aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of aircraft and medical systems, ensuring the medical flight team is also familiar with interior and medical systems.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.
• Perform detailed flight planning with minimal notice to exacting standards.
• Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds.
• Must be less than seventy (70) years old.
• Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• Must maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program Requirements:

• 2500 total flight hours.
• Minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
• 1000 hours Pilot In Command (PIC) in category.
• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, with at least 50 hours flown at night.
• 500 hours of turbine time.
• 100 hours of night flight time.
• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Instrument rating (for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category meets this requirement).
• Fixed wing multi-engine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
• Commercial single-engine land rating is required for single-engine aircraft.
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate is required.