AIR METHODS — Olney, IL
Pay: $82,900 per year
AirLife IL EC130 / VFR $50,000 Location Stipend $15,000 Sign On Bonus
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 an exceptional transport experience for our patients and their families. We believe in our people and want to support them with work-life balance. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performance culture, shaped by passionate and driven on being the best!
Location
Life in Olney offers a unique blend of small-town warmth and one-of-a-kind charm you won't find anywhere else. Known as the home of the famous white squirrels, this friendly community here prides in the character while providing a peaceful, affordable place to call home. Olney is conveniently located between Chicago and St. Louis, making it perfect for weekend getaways or evenings spent enjoying community events or uninding outdoors at places like East Fork Lake.
With a strong sense of community, low cost of living, and a slower-paced meaningful pace of life, Olney is perfect for those looking to get down roots somewhere that truly feels like home.
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 Comprehensive Insurance Coverage AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Voluntary Legal Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
Job Summary
Responsible to operate 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 through 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 on Daily Flight Log. Directs and monitors 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 crew. Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and clearly ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the aircraft. 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 (7/7 schedule - 12-hour shifts) Must follow 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.
Compensation
Compensation commensurate with flight and EMS experience from $82,900 per year
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 so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay Scale
Based on flight and EMS experience
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
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 of rotor wing time 100 hours actual or simulated flight time, at least 50 hours at night 100 hours unaired night as PIC 50 hours of unaired can be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaired time 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (for a RW candidate able to fly IFR, 10 of the 50 hours of actual or hood instrument time can include the use of a flight simulator)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)/ATP 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 OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate is required.
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