Fixed Wing Pilot - Air Ambulance
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Mayo Aviation is seeking full-time Air Medical Pilots. We offer a balanced schedule and an enhanced compensation program with a base pay of $117,500 and a combined sign-on and retention program of $37,500.
You can make a difference in our beautiful community, earn great pay, come home to your family every day, and have plenty of time to pursue your passions outside of work! If that sounds ideal, you might be a great fit with Mayo Aviation as a King Air 200 Flight for Life Air Medical Pilot. The time you spend working matters, and you will be highly valued for it.
Part of the Centura Health Network, Flight For Life® serves the entire Rocky Mountain Region and has transported approximately 130,000 patients on over 90,000 flights, responding to those in need regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Mayo Aviation and Flight for Life Colorado have enjoyed a long-standing relationship serving the people in the Rocky Mountain West for over 41 years. Mayo Aviation has provided charter service since 1978, including serving as the air carrier of choice for Children’s Hospital and St. Anthony’s Hospital since 1979. Mayo believes in solving complex transportation problems and improving people’s lives through the use of business transportation and has earned the reputation as one of the safest, most respected air charter operations in the business.
What you can expect from us:· A strong safety culture.· No training contracts.· Opportunity to make a deep impact by saving lives and know your work matters, in a fun environment where we take the time to laugh and provide the best experience possible for our team.· Ability to be a valued and cared-for team member who is more than a number and whose voice is heard.· Support for your Professional Development, career growth, and advancement.· A balanced schedule· Comprehensive benefits within the first 30 dayso Medicalo Dentalo Vision Insuranceo Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Accounto 100% Company-paid Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insuranceo 401K plan participation within the first 30 dayso Unlimited PTOo Corporate DashPasso Company Paid Legalo FREE Loveland Ski Passes
What we’ll expect from you and what you'll be doing:· Independently transporting patients as a single pilot of a King Air 200 air ambulance operation.· Maintaining readiness at Centennial Airport (KAPA) facility throughout the entire shift for critical care round trips of approximately 800 miles to medical facilities across the Front Range and surrounding states.· Completing pre-flight inspection of aircraft; including reviewing load weights, fuel supplies, weather conditions, flight routes, and determining that aircraft is airworthy and prepared for flight in accordance with FAA and Company regulations.· Supervising loading of passengers, equipment, and baggage; ensuring that weight and balance specifications are met.· Coordinating with airport ground crew, and with the center regarding ETA's and relaying any needs of the medical crew.· Maintaining knowledge of and compliance with the FAA regulations, Flight For Life® Procedures, Company Flight Operations Manuals, etc. and proactively contributing to Mayo Aviation’s Safety Management System.
Requirements:· Authorization to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship and hold a valid U.S. passport.· Strong working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations· Maintenance of First-Class Medical Certificate, as well as Airline Transport Pilot Certificate· Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.· 2500 hours of total flight experience, 500 multi-engine, and 1000 PIC, with an impeccable safety record required. Single pilot in mountain terrain experience is ideal, but not required.· Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.· Ability to relocate within 1 hour of Centennial Airport (KAPA)· Ability to work 12-hour shifts.Working conditions are those of a typical flight operation. The working environment is subject to varying locations and climatic conditions, variable hours and time zone changes, jet fuel and exhaust fumes, and noise from aircraft and ground equipment.· Flu shot required· TB test required
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. All positions are subject to a background check and drug test. Mayo Aviation Inc. is an EEOC employer.
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