EMS Helicopter Pilot - Sign-On Bonus & Local Stipend

Air Methods Pilots; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 82,900 - 93,251; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Air Methods in Olney, IL is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to operate Air Methods aircraft under FAR/GOM guidelines, ensuring patient transport in assigned area.

Responsibilities include thorough pre-flight, daily flight log sign-off, safety of crew and patients, and collaboration with EMS teams; requires extensive flight hours and a medical certificate. The role features a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
• 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 and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight hours

PIC hours

Rotor wing turbine

Night flight time

Cross-country time

Flight planning

Safety compliance

Aircraft systems knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two to five years related experience

Job description

Air Methods in Olney, IL is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to operate Air Methods aircraft under FAR/GOM guidelines, ensuring patient transport in assigned area.

Responsibilities include thorough pre-flight, daily flight log sign-off, safety of crew and patients, and collaboration with EMS teams; requires extensive flight hours and a medical certificate. The role features a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts and competitive benefits.