[Company]: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!
As the leader in the air medical industry, [Company] 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!
Location
North Platte, Nebraska blends rich railroad history with classic Great Plains charm. It’s home to Bailey Yard, the largest rail classification yard in the world, which symbolizes the city’s role as a vital transportation hub. North Platte also offers easy access to outdoor recreation along the Platte River and nearby Lake McConaughy, while maintaining a strong sense of community rooted in resilience, hard work, and welcoming small-town values.
Benefits
[Company] 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
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
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 [Company] policies and procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
Operates [Company] 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 [Company] meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
Regular scheduled attendance. 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts).
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow [Company]’ employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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, [Company] 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
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
Bachelor’s degree preferred
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
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program:
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
1000 hours PIC in category.
500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
500 hours of turbine time
100 hours night flight time
100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category
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.