AIR METHODS — Lake Havasu
Pay: $16,000–$2,500 per day
Instate CareFlight 8407 (VFR) • $16,000 Sign-On Bonus ($2,500 - $3,251) • $16,000 Stipend • Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000 Off Duty Housing Available $15,000 Sign On Bonus
AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!
Who We Are Air Methods is the nation's leading air medical transport company. Join 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. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by innovation and hard work!
Location
Lake Havasu is special because it blends scenic desert beauty with vibrant waterfront recreation, making it a unique oasis in Arizona. Known for it's sparkling blue lake, rugged red rock surroundings, and the iconic London Bridge. Lake Havasu attracts outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, and watersports newcomers. Its warm climate, lovely vents, and small-town charm create a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a standout destination in the Southwest.
Benefits
Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind.
401(k) Plan Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans Tuition Reimbursement Full Company-Paid Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Voluntary Legal Education Assistance Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
Job Summary
Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical personnel and 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 through knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner Completes pre-flight and every flight utilizing the aircraft in an airworthy condition by sign off of daily Flight Logs. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of said flight. Responsible for the safe operation, airworthiness, 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 maintaining all required aircraft documentation Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards. Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
Reliably scheduled attendance (FTP schedule - 12 hours shifts)
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
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. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden to qualified employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay Scale
Based on flight and EMS experience
Education & Experience
High school diploma (AA) 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
Operations 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
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:
2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category 1000 hours PIC in category 500 hours night flight time 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night 100 hours of night flight at PIC (or at least 50 hours of night established can be established by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of stated time) Short field and soft field time required (time in flight and in category (for a RW candidate, minimum 20 hours in a RW or 10 hours of RW time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours)
Certificates, Licenses, Regulations
Current airman certificate and class of aircraft/IAME rating in category meets this requirement Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft First-Aid Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Air Methods' legal duty to furnish information.
This position will be open and posted until filled with a minimum posting period of three days.
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