Captain - EC135 (NTR)

Job description

Rotor Wing Pilot - HCA AirCare Eagle, based in Danville, VA (New Base). EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC 135 VFR. Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off (12-hour shifts). Responsibilities: - Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner. - Complete pre-flight checks before every flight, verifying airworthiness by sign-off of Daily Flight Log. - Final authority regarding aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. - Thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft. - Responsible for completion of required documentation. - Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards. - Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach. Requirements: - Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2–5 years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. - Weight not to exceed 250 lbs; must be less than 70 years old. - Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months. VFR Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: - 2,000 total flight hours with minimum 1,500 flight hours in category (rotor wing) - 1,000 hours PIC in category - 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time - 200 hours of cross-country flight time (at least 50 hours at night) - 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours unaided can be substituted by 100 hours NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours unaided) - 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) Certificates/Licenses: - Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement. - First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required. Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 available. $10,000 Annual Stipend. Off-duty housing provided.

Additional requirements

• Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
• Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
• Associate's degree or equivalent with two to five years' related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing

Compensation and Benefits

• 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
• $10,000 Annual Stipend
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

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