Responsible for all operations involving company aircraft, is in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 135, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual and all state or municipal regulations

Aircraft operation

• Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with the Aircraft Flight Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and any state or municipal regulation; thus ensuring safe, efficient mission completion
• Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations
• Follows all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills:

• Commercial rotorcraft helicopter certificate
• Class I or II Medical Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating

Experience:

• Previous HAA experience preferred
• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided as long as the pilot has 100 hours aided (if assigned to a NVG base/aircraft) 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 230 pound weight limit with flight suit and boots
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to work in outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles
• Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts; Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence and exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight
• Read and carry out complicated instructions.                                         
• Work well as a member of a team while under pressure.                                                                

Air Evac is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status or other non-merit factors.