Job Description
Overview:
Mercy Air
EC135 (VFR)
Salary Range: ($91,190 - $102,576) with 110% ACCRA
$7,500 Stipend
+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
Off-Duty Housing Available
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Internal Bid ends: 8/19/26
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
Thermal, California, holds a unique appeal for its tranquil desert landscapes, equestrian culture, and its significance in the world of polo. Nestled in the Coachella Valley, Thermal is known for its warm climate and breathtaking views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The region is a haven for equestrian enthusiasts, featuring world-class facilities like the Empire Polo Club, which hosts prestigious events, including the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Thermal's commitment to preserving its natural beauty is evident in its proximity to the Salton Sea and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, providing residents and visitors with opportunities for outdoor recreation. The town's serene atmosphere, coupled with its equestrian and cultural prominence, makes Thermal, California, special, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and sophisticated leisure pursuits in the heart of the desert.
Benefits
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
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 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
* 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
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
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:
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: 12/17/2024
Minimum pay:
USD $82,900.00/Yr.
Maximum Pay:
USD $93,251.00/Yr.
Benefits:
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)
Job Tags
Temporary work, For contractors, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift