Helicopter Pilot

Jobtailor; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods seeks a qualified pilot to operate aircraft safely and legally, conducting rigorous pre-flight checks and daily sign-offs to ensure airworthiness. The role includes final authority over operations and safety for passengers, cargo, and equipment.

The candidate will perform detailed flight planning with short notice, participate in meetings and community outreach, and complete all required documentation while maintaining professional relationships with EMS partners, hospitals, and the

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school plus 2–5 years related experience; or equivalent combination
• 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.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Flight planning

Documentation

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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. 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts) Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.