Pilot Rotor Wing- Air Methods Kentucky (MT. Sterling, KY)

Air Methods - Mount Sterling, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Sterling, KY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Pilot for Air Methods Kentucky, you will be responsible for operating aircraft in a safe and legal manner to transport medical crews and patients to receiving hospitals. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in the air medical industry, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations while providing essential services to the community. The role includes a commitment to work-life balance with a 7 days on/7 days off schedule, and a focus on maintaining high standards of safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre-flight checks to verify aircraft airworthiness.
• Conducts a complete walk-around of the aircraft prior to and after each flight.
• Maintains final authority regarding aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Ensures familiarity with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Conducts detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Pilot License required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine experience.
• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, with at least 50 hours at night.
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours can be substituted by NVG time).
• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category.
• First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in VFR operations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary legal assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs