AIR METHODS — Fulton County, GA
Pay: $82,900 per year
Helicopter Pilot - Fulton County, GA Grady Air Grady Air 110% ACCRA $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 have your communities. We are committed to providing an exceptional 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 even time at some join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!
Location
Life in Fulton County offers the perfect balance of big-city energy and suburban comfort. Home to Atlanta, the county gets excellent access to world-class dining, entertainment, and career opportunities, while still offering quieter communities like Alpharetta, Roswell, and Johns Creek. For a more relaxed lifestyle, Stockbridge enthusiasts can explore miles of trails and parks. Families benefit from top-rated schools and a strong sense of community.
Whether you're looking to grow your career, enjoy a vibrant social scene, or settle into a welcoming neighborhood, Fulton County delivers a dynamic lifestyle with something for everyone.
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 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 Employee Assistance Program 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), Crew Resource Management (CRM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner Inspects the flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by conducting a thorough preflight inspection and walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight Final airworthiness will require an inspection of aircraft and the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized by Air Methods and also ensure 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. (7/7 schedule - 12-hour shifts) Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods 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
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two (2) or more 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
• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months • Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strive to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program:
• 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category • 500 hours of actual flight time • 500 hour IFR turbine time • 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time • 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft) • ATP airline category must this requirement • First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).
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.
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