waypointjobs

Heli Preflight

Contract B407 VFR HAA Pilot – California

sacramento, CA

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

This job is closed

Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Overview

PacWest Regional Relief

B407 (VFR)

120% ACCRA (Geo – Modifier)

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

**Must live in AK, WA, CA, OR, NV, AZ, ID, UT, or NM**

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!

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!

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

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

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.

Responsibilities

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

Non – Standard Schedule

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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.

Pay Scale

Based upon flight and EMS experience.

STEP A: $82,900

STEP B: $86,216

STEP C: $89,665

STEP D: $93,251

*ACCRA (Geo-Mod) is not included into base salary*

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) 116,060

Education & Experience

Associate’s 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

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

Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment

Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months

2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category

1000 hours PIC in category

500 hours of rotor wing turbine

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 (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

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

Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin engine aircraft

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft

First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Internal Bidding Ends: 6/25/2026

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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)

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.

Company Details

Company : Air Methods

Address : 5500 S Quebec Street, Suite 300 · Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 · USA

Web : : Bell Helicopters, American Eurocopter, Beechcraft, and Pilatus

Models : Bell 206, Bell 222, Bell 230, Bell 407, Bell 412, Bell 430, AS-350, AS-355, EC-120, EC-130, EC-135, EC-145, BK-117, BO-105, S-76, King Air, PC 12

About :

You can view a complete list of jobs on our web site

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Transitioning military are encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

sacramento, CA, 95828, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Nestlé USA

WhatJobs

Safety Health & Environmental Specialist

medford, WI

Salary not specified

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.    At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight …

Last received from source 2026-10-20View job

BMO Financial

WhatJobs

Associate Banker

milwaukee, WI

See pay details in description

Application Deadline: 11/26/2026 Address: 790 N Water Street Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Delivers ex…

Last received from source 2026-10-20View job

BMO Financial

WhatJobs

Bank Manager

brookfield, WI

See pay details in description

Application Deadline: 10/30/2026 Address: 16570 W Bluemound Road Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Guides, …

Last received from source 2026-10-20View job

BMO Financial

WhatJobs

Associate Banker

steamboat springs, CO

See pay details in description

Application Deadline: 11/08/2026 Address: 555 Lincoln Ave. Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Delivers exce…

Last received from source 2026-10-20View job

BMO Financial

WhatJobs

Floating Bank Manager

greenwood village, CO

See pay details in description

Application Deadline: 11/29/2026 Address: 6050 S. Holly St. Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service The branch assi…

Last received from source 2026-10-20View job

BMO Financial

WhatJobs

De Novo Bank Manager

garden grove, CA

See pay details in description

Application Deadline: 11/22/2026 Address: 13961 Brookhurst Street Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Join us i…

Last received from source 2026-10-20View job