Captain - EC135 (NTR)

Job description

Helicopter Pilot position with Mercy Air (Air Methods) operating an EC135 under IFR program, based in Borrego Springs, California. 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. Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour shifts. Age limit: under 70 years old. Weight limit: not to exceed 250 pounds. IFR Program Requirements: - 2,500 total flight hours with minimum of 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 (50 hours unaided can be substituted by 100 hours NVG, but not below 50 hours unaided) - 75 hours 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 - Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft - Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft - First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required - Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2–5 years related experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional requirements

• Must have flown in category 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
• Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft; commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft

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 Available
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus
• $12,000 Stipend
• $3,000 IFR Stipend
• Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000

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