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About the Role

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 air medical 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 every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

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.
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.
Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)

Requirements

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.
2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category.
1000 hours PIC in category.
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.
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).
ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
Shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds.
Shall be less than seventy (70) years old.
Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Skills

EC135 / IFR

Location

Watertown, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Two to five years’ related experience and/or training
2,500 total flight hours
2,000 hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of cross-country flight time
100 hours of night flight time
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time
50 hours in flight in an aircraft
20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category

Education Level

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$82,900 per year
$93,251.00/Yr.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 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
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

About the Company

Watertown, New York, is the largest city in New York’s North Country region and serves as the gateway to the Thousand Islands, the Adirondack Mountains, and the nearby Canadian border. Located along the scenic Black River and just minutes from Lake Ontario, Watertown offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. The city is a regional hub for healthcare, education, shopping, and recreation, and its close proximity to Fort Drum makes it home to a strong military community. Residents and visitors enjoy a historic downtown, beautiful parks such as Thompson Park, year-round outdoor activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that combines natural beauty with a rich local history.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)