Captain - Bell 407/EC130 (NTR)

Job description

RW Regional Relief Pilot - Midwest. The role will act as a Regional Relief Pilot covering bases in the Midwest region (KY, OH, IL, IN, MO, KS, AR). 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. Aircraft: B407 / EC 130 Responsibilities: - Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner - Complete pre-flight checks and walk-around of aircraft prior to and after each flight - Final authority regarding aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo and equipment - Familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area - Completion of required documentation - Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice - Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach Requirements: - Must live in the Midwest Region (KY, OH, IL, IN, MO, KS, AR) - Weight not to exceed 250 pounds; must be less than 70 years old - Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months VFR Program: - 2,000 total flight hours with minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category - 1,000 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 total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category IFR Program: - 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category - 1,000 hours PIC in category - 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time - 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time - 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) Certificates: Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement. First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required. $40,000 Annual Stipend. $40,000 Sign-on Bonus (new hires only).

Additional requirements

• Must live in the Midwest Region (KY, OH, IL, IN, MO, KS, AR)
• Regional relief position covering bases in the Midwest region; approximately 50% travel
• 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 for a commercial operator or in the military 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
• $40,000 Annual Stipend
• $40,000 Sign-on Bonus (new hires only)

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