Senior Medical Flight Helicopter Pilot

Jobtailor; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EMS pilot to operate Air Methods aircraft with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and patient transport in the Imperial, California region.

The role requires extensive flight hours, rotor wing experience, and FAA certifications including instrument rating and ATP. Candidates should meet rigorous medical and flight-hour criteria and be prepared for 7-on/7-off, 12-hour shifts in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre-flight checks before every flight and verify airworthiness via Daily Flight Log.
• Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
• Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Maintain familiarity with aircraft/medical systems of backup aircraft in the area.
• Ensure the medical flight team is familiar with medical interior and systems.
• Complete required documentation.
• Conduct detailed flight planning with high readiness and exacting standards.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the area.
• Maintain aircraft and weather conditions as airworthy for medical transport.

Skills

Rotor Wing Turbine Operations

Flight Planning

Pre-Flight Checks

Aircraft Walk-Around

Instrument Rating

Commercial Single-Engine Land

Fixed Wing Multiengine Rating

Cross-Country Flight Time

Night Flight Experience

Documentation Completion

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Attention To Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EMS pilot to operate Air Methods aircraft with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and patient transport in the Imperial, California region.

The role requires extensive flight hours, rotor wing experience, and FAA certifications including instrument rating and ATP. Candidates should meet rigorous medical and flight-hour criteria and be prepared for 7-on/7-off, 12-hour shifts in a demanding environment.