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Jobtailor lists this Pilot, Rotor Wing opportunity in sparta, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Perform aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Maintain final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Know all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft at the operational area
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
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
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
VFR: 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category
VFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
VFR: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
VFR: 200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
VFR: 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules
VFR: 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified FW substitution rules
IFR: 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category
IFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
IFR: 500 hours cross-country flight time and 100 hours night flight time
IFR: 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 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
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements
Knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Regular scheduled attendance
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including VFR and IFR flight hours, and holds necessary FAA certifications. Proficient in aircraft operations, pre-flight inspections, and emergency procedures while ensuring effective communication with medical teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
VFR Flight Experience
IFR Flight Experience
Commercial & Instrument Rating
First OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate
Knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM Guidelines
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Flight Operations
Pre-Flight Inspections
Flight Planning
Rotor Wing Turbine Time
Cross-Country Flight Time
Night Flight Time
Instrument Flight Time
PIC Flight Hours
Aircraft Airworthiness Verification
Emergency Procedures
Soft Skills
Communication
Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Commercial Rating
Instrument Rating
ATP Rating
FAA Medical Certificate
Industry Keywords
Air Methods
DOT/FAA Regulations
Medical Transport
Flight Safety
AIM Guidelines
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Worksite address
sparta, IL, 62286, US
Who can apply
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