Helicopter Pilot - Air Medical

2w2 weeks ago

Air Methods

Fernandina Beach, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $120,000

About this role

Air Methods, the leader in the air medical industry, seeks exceptional pilots to join the Jacksonville LifeFlight 2 team, operating B407 aircraft under VFR. Based in the coastal communities of Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, this role offers a unique blend of professional purpose and an enviable quality of life along Florida's Atlantic coast.

As a helicopter pilot, you will be responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals. You will operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner, completing pre-flight inspections and detailed flight planning with little notice.

You will serve as the final authority regarding the operations of the aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. You'll work closely with the medical flight team, ensuring they are familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems, and participate in community outreach and company meetings.

Air Methods is committed to providing 24/7 air medical transport resources to our communities while offering pilots work-life balance through a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts. Enjoy the year-round warm weather, world-class boating and fishing, and vibrant dining and entertainment options of the greater Jacksonville area.

Requirements

Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area.
Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM).
Thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
Must ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient.
Ability to operate in a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts.
Regular scheduled attendance is an essential function.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
Acts as final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
Ensures the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems of all backup aircraft.
Conducts detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
Completes required documentation and performs other duties as assigned.