Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Sign-on Bonus

Annual Housing

Job summary

Air Methods seeks exceptional rotor wing pilots to join the San Juan Regional Air Care team in Farmington, NM. Work 7 days on/7 days off with 12-hour shifts and provide safe air medical transport using a Bell 429 under VFR.

The position offers a $15,000 annual stipend, off-duty housing, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Strong safety culture and 24/7 operations are emphasized in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with 2–5 years of related experience or training.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commercial & Instrument Rating required; ATP in category.
• Must maintain weight under 250 pounds and be under 70 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre-flight checks and sign Daily Flight Log.
• Maintain authority for safe operation of aircraft and passenger safety.
• Familiarize medical interior and systems with flight crew.
• Conduct detailed flight planning with short notice.
• Participate in meetings, projects, and community outreach.

Skills

Flight hours

Rotor wing

Safety culture

Flight planning

FAA regulations

Education

A.A. or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - San Juan Regional Air Care

Farmington, NMEMS Air Medical Aircraft: Bell 429 (VFR)

$15,000 Annual Stipend, Off-Duty Housing and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

What Farmington, NM offers: Just an hour from Durango for extended fun, local events include the Connie Mack World Series (July), the Riverfest and the Totah Festival (Sept), enjoy fishing and boating at Navajo Lake, hiking in the San Juan National Forest and De-Na-Zin Wilderness, biking along the Animas Riverwalk, or visiting the rich cultural experiences in Chaco Culture National Historical Park and the Aztec Ruins UNESCO World Heritage site. Ranked as the #1 most Diverse Place to Live in NM.

Benefits

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

• Health, Dental and Vision


• 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

Job SummaryResponsible to ensure 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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. Pilots will 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 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

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance. Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Operation and Safety Requirements

• As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Skills

• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months


• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program- Minimum Required Flight Times

• 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category


• 1000 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) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)


• ATP rating in category meets this requirement


• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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