Temporary Helicopter Pilot - HealthNet

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Temporary Helicopter Pilot - HealthNet

West Virginia, United States 2 daysago

Aircraft : EC 135

Stipend $15,

Sign-On $15,

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.

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 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

Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling

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.

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.

Education & Experience

Associates 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

Bachelors 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

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 :

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.

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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