Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Safely and legally operate Air Methods aircraft.

• Ensure the aircraft is airworthy by conducting pre-flight inspections and signing off on the Daily Flight Log.

• Execute thorough walk-arounds of the aircraft before and after each flight.

• Act as the final authority on aircraft operations, ensuring the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.

• Stay up-to-date with the aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft.

• Ensure that medical flight teams are well-acquainted and comfortable with the medical interiors and systems.

• Complete all necessary documentation.

• Carry out detailed flight planning on short notice to meet rigorous standards.

• Engage in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach initiatives.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

• Transport medical crews and patients to receiving hospitals within the designated operational area.

• Confirm that aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for medical transport.

⛳️ Requirements

• Residency in WA is mandatory.

• Must fulfill Airlift Northwest requirements.

• An Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, along with two to five years of related experience and/or training; or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Pilots must have flown in the specified category within the last 24 months.

• A total of 2500 flight hours is required, with a minimum of 2000 hours in the specified category.

• 1000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) in the specified category.

• 500 hours of turbine rotor wing time.

• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.

• 100 hours of unaided night flight as PIC, adhering to specified NVG substitution rules.

• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, comprising at least 50 hours of flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions within the category.

• For ALNW: 2500 total helicopter hours.

• For ALNW: 1000 hours as PIC in the specified category.

• For ALNW: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time.

• For ALNW: 200 hours of night flying, aided or unaided.

• For ALNW: 100 hours of instrument time is preferred.

• An instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft is required (ATP rating in category meets this requirement).

• A fixed-wing multiengine rating is necessary for twin-engine aircraft.

• A commercial single-engine land rating is required for single-engine aircraft.

• A First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate is required.

• Candidates must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be under 70 years of age.

• Knowledge and compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures are essential.

• Ability to conduct detailed flight planning with minimal notice is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Business Travel Accident Insurance.

• Voluntary Legal Services.

• Relocation Assistance.

• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs.

• Sign-On Bonus of $15,000.

• IFR Stipend of $3,000.

• Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000.

• 120% ACCRA (Geo-Modifier).