Aviation Pilot - North Platte, Nebraska
Air Methods, a leader in the air medical industry, seeks exceptional pilots to partner in serving communities. The organization is committed to providing air medical transport resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while offering its pilots work-life balance. The company's number one objective is to ensure safety for every flight. Pilots are invited to join the growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best.
Location:
North Platte, Nebraska, is a unique place blending small-town charm with a rich historical backdrop and scenic beauty.
Job Summary:
The Aviation Pilot is responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to the receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. The Pilot adheres to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and maintains thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
- Completes pre-flight inspections before every flight, verifying the aircraft's airworthy condition by signing off on 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.
- Maintains final authority regarding aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
- Maintains thorough familiarity with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at the operational area and ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
- Completes required documentation.
- Conducts 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.
- Maintains regular scheduled attendance (7/7 schedule - 12 hour shifts).
Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
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.
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.
Skills:
- Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
- Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program:
- 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
- 1000 hours PIC in category.
- 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
- 500 hours of turbine.
- 100 hours night flight time.
- 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
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.
Benefits:
Air Methods offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of its teammates, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Legal
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
Pay Scale: Based upon flight and EMS experience.