Rotor Wing Pilot - Great Plains Air
North Platte, NE
EMS Air Medical Aircraft: B407 GX (VFR)
$10,000 Base Stipend, Off-Duty Housing and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus (external applicants) Available

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!

As 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, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). Our 1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

North Platte, NE, is a unique and charming city that boasts a blend of history, community spirit, and natural beauty. Renowned for its deep ties to the Union Pacific Railroad and its role in the westward expansion of the United States, the city thrives on its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where friendly locals foster a strong sense of community. The scenic landscapes surrounding North Platte, including the nearby Platte River, provide ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy activities like hiking, fishing, and bird-watching. North Platte, NE, truly stands out as a place where history, community, and natural beauty intersect.

Job Summary

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..

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

bull; Operates Air methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
bull; 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.
bull; Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
bull; 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.
bull; Responsible for completion of required documentation.
bull; Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
bull; Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach
bull; Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

bull; Regular scheduled attendance

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methodrsquo;s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methodsrsquo; employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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.

Education Experience

bull; Associatersquo;s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five yearsrsquo; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
bull; Bachelorrsquo;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

bull; Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
bull; Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:
bull; 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
bull; 1000 hours PIC in category
bull; 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
bull; 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
bull; 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
bull; 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

bull; Commercial Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
bull; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
bull; First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

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 Bidding ends 1/31/24