Helicopter EMS Pilot - Des Moines, United States - Just Helicopters

Description

**Helicopter EMS Pilot (EC145)**

Experience Required Yes Job Description **Aircraft: EC145 (IFR)**

**Base Location: Des Moines, IA. Stipend: $10,000**

**AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND** Air Methods is the leading provider of air medical emergency transport services in the US. In 42 years, we have grown our operations to almost 300 bases, serving 48 states. Headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO, our 5,000+ team members comprise of industry leading pilots, clinicians, mechanics, air communications specialists, and expert support teams (with over 20% of our teammates as U.S. veterans, active duty, or reserves). Together, we are dedicated around the clock to always be ready to go above and beyond in all we do, because we know so meones life is on the line.

**Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program:**

2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category

1000 hours PIC in category

500 hours of cross country flight time

100 hours of night flight time

100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category

**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. Strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Ensures 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.

**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.

We are **dedicated around the clock** to relentlessly provide the tools and expertise that allow us to save lives. When you choose Air Methods, you arent just taking a job. You are joining a team Together, we have achieved CAMTS and AACN accreditation.

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. This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Job Requirements

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**

Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft

First OR Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required