Captain - NTR

Job description

Air Methods is seeking Helicopter Pilots for the Pool Program. The pilot is responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. Must comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures. Responsibilities: - Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner - Complete pre-flight checks and verify airworthy condition via Daily Flight Log - Final authority regarding aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment - Familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft - Complete required documentation - Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice - Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach Schedule: 7/7 schedule, 12-hour shifts VFR Program Requirements: - 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category - 1,000 hours PIC in category - 500 hours of rotor wing turbine - 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night - 100 hours unaided night as PIC - 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category Certificates/Licenses: - Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement - Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft - Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft - First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required Other Requirements: - Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months - Weight must not exceed 250 pounds - Must be less than 70 years old

Additional requirements

• Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months. Weight must not exceed 250 lbs. Must be less than 70 years old. Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2–5 years' related experience, or equivalent combination; Bachelor's degree preferred. Pool Program position with 7/7 schedule (12-hour shifts). Salary includes 110% ACCRA adjustment on top of base range ($91,190–$102,576).

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
• Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000

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