Captain - B407 (NTR)

Job description

Helicopter Pilot - Hope, AR (initially based in Texarkana, AR), supporting Pafford EMS. VFR Bell 407 (B407) operation. This is a new program providing critical air medical access to communities across Southwest Arkansas and the surrounding region. Qualified hires will receive a $40,000 location stipend, a $40,000 sign-on bonus, and may be eligible for up to $12,000 in an experience stipend. Responsibilities: - Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner. - Complete pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition. - Perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight. - 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. - Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards. - Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach. VFR Program Requirements: - 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 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 of which were at night - 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time) - 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) - Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months - Weight not to exceed 250 pounds; must be less than 70 years old - Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement - First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required - Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2-5 years' related experience; Bachelor's degree preferred

Additional requirements

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

Compensation and Benefits

• $40,000 location stipend
• $40,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $12,000 experience stipend

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