Helicopter Pilot

Company: Air Methods
Location: Versailles
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:Miami Valley CareFlightAS365 (IFR)$10,000 StipendOff Duty Housing Available$15,000 Sign On BonusAIR 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!LocationVersailles, Ohio, is special for its quaint charm, strong sense of community, and rich historical heritage. Nestled in Darke County, this small town exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere. Its historic downtown area boasts well-preserved architecture, charming boutiques, and local eateries, giving visitors a delightful taste of old-world charm. Versailles is also renowned for its strong agricultural traditions, reflected in the surrounding farmlands and the annual Poultry Days festival, which celebrates the town's poultry industry. The town's residents are its heart and soul, fostering a close-knit community where neighbors support one another and pride in local heritage runs deep. The beautiful surroundings, including nearby lakes and parks, offer opportunities for outdoor activities, creating a serene backdrop to daily life. It's the combination of its picturesque streets, friendly community, and enduring traditions that make Versailles, Ohio, truly special, offering a warm and welcoming haven for residents and visitors alike.BenefitsAir Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:Health, Dental and VisionCompetitive 401(k) Retirement PlanFlexible Spending Account Benefit PlansTuition ReimbursementFull Company-Paid Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceVoluntary LegalRelocation AssistanceEmployee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service ProgramsJob SummaryResponsible 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.Responsibilities:Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: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.Responsible for completion of required documentation.Able to conduct 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.Additional Job RequirementsRegular scheduled attendance.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.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications:QualificationsTo 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.Pay ScaleBased on flight and EMS experience.Education & ExperienceAssociates 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 experienceBachelors degree preferredOperation 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.SkillsMaintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environmentPilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 monthsInstrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program:2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category1000 hours PIC in category500 hours of rotor wing turbine time500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night100 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)75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in categoryCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsInstrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraftCommercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraftFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.Internal Bidding Ends: 7/29/2024Benefits:For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.by Jobble

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