Helicopter Pilot - Native Air 9 (Show Low, AZ)
Air Methods
- Show Low, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
$5,000 Stipend + Off Duty Housing Available + $15,000 Sign-On BonusAIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!
Be a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts) work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.What Show Low (Native 9) offers: the charm of a small town with larger city comforts, and the gateway to the AZ White Mountains and pine-forested Mongollon Rim, 40 lakes and streams, 120 miles of trails (for hiking, biking and ATV riding), Fool Hollow Lake Recreation (with year-round camping, boating and fishing for walleye, catfish, bass and bluegill), the peaceful beauty of Show Low City Park, Sunrise Park Resort for skiing, snowboarding, zip line and lift rides. A championship golf course and world-class hunting in the 2-million acre National Forest.ResponsibilitiesEssential 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 airworthy condition by sign-off of 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.
- Ensures 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.
- Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator, or in the military, within the previous 24 months
- Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public. Strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
- 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
- 1000 hours PIC in category
- 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
- 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
- 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)
- Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft);
- ATP rating in category also meets the above requirement.
- First or Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.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.Education & Experience
- Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years’ related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience);
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).