Chief Helicopter Pilot jobs in Virginia

Overview :

Rotor Wing Pilot - HCA Air Care

Hopewell, VA

EMS Air Medical Aircraft : EC130 (VFR)

$5,000 Stipend and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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, 7 days on / 7 days off (12-hour shifts).

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!

Hopewell, Virginia, is a special place that boasts a rich historical heritage and a strong sense of community. Nestled along the banks of the scenic Appomattox River, Hopewell offers a unique blend of small-town charm and urban amenities.

What truly makes Hopewell special is its friendly and close-knit community, where residents come together to celebrate local traditions, support one another, and create a welcoming atmosphere for all who call this city home.

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 :

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.

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

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.

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

Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months

Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times :

2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category

1000 hours PIC in category

500 hours of rotor wing turbine time

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 (simulator time does not count) (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

Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)

ATP rating in category meets this requirement

First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Internal Bidding Ends : 8 / 29 / 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities :

Air Methods is an EEO / AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This position is subject to drug and / or alcohol testing per the DOT / FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause / suspicion, post-accident).

Last updated : 2024-06-10