Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods LLC; Village of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in air medical transport is seeking skilled pilots to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate cutting-edge aircraft in a supportive environment focused on safety and community service. With a commitment to work-life balance, the position features a 7 days on/7 days off schedule, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Sidney, NY. The company provides a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, making it an attractive choice for dedicated professionals looking to make a difference in emergency medical services.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a Commercial Pilot License and have significant rotor wing flight experience.
• Education includes an Associate's degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely and legally, ensuring airworthiness before each flight.
• Complete required documentation and participate in community outreach.

Skills

Commercial Pilot License

Interpersonal Skills

Flight Planning

Rotor Wing Experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EC130 Aircraft

Job description

Overview

Starting Pay not including Exp Stipend or Bonus:

$102,900-$113,251

Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeNet Sidney, NY EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC130 (VFR) $25,000 Location Stipend, Off-Duty Housing and $25,000 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!

Living and working in Sidney, NY, and its surrounding area offers a unique blend of small-town charm and proximity to major cities and the coast. Nestled in the picturesque Catskill Mountains, residents enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere while still being within driving distance of bustling cities like Albany and Binghamton. The area boasts stunning natural beauty, with opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, skiing, and fishing.

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 Summary

Responsible 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

• 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.

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with flight and EMS experience from $82,900 per year.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

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.

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.

Internal Bidding Ends: 4/15/2024

Minimum Pay

USD $82,900.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $93,251.00/Yr.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.