Helicopter Pilot

## Overview **Mercy Air** **B407(VFR)** **Salary Range: ($91,190 - $102,576) with 110% ACCRA** **+ $30,000 Stipend** **+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000** **Off-Duty Housing Available** **$40,000 Sign On Bonus** **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! **Location** Barstow, CA holds a unique charm due to its position as a historic crossroads in the Mojave Desert. Situated along the iconic Route 66, the city has played a significant role in American road trip culture and offers a glimpse into the country's mid-20th century heritage. Its strategic location between Los Angeles and Las Vegas makes it a popular pit stop for travelers, showcasing a blend of nostalgic roadside attractions and modern amenities. Barstow's rugged desert landscape also appeals to outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for off-road adventures, rock climbing, and exploration of nearby natural wonders like the Mojave National Preserve. This fusion of history, natural beauty, and its role as a gateway to iconic destinations makes Barstow a special and captivating destination for visitors and a distinctive part of the American Southwest. **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** - Regular scheduled attendance. (7/7 schedule - 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 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** **Education & Experience** -…