Captain - EC135 (NTR)

Job description

Unity Point Life Flight – EC135 (IFR) Helicopter Pilot based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring 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: - Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner. - Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition. - 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. - 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. - Schedule: 7/7, 12-hour shifts. Qualifications / Requirements: - Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Bachelor's degree preferred. - Weight not to exceed 250 lbs; must be less than 70 years old. - Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months. IFR Program Requirements: - 2,500 total flight hours with minimum 2,000 flight hours in category (rotor wing). - 1,000 hours PIC in category. - 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time. - 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night. - 100 hours unaided night as PIC. - 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft, including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category). - Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement. - First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Additional requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with two to five years' related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have flown in category (helicopter) within the previous 24 months
• Weight not to exceed 250 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

$82,900 – $93,251 per year (USD)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 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
• Off Duty Housing
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $3,000 IFR Stipend
• Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
• $40,000 Stipend

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