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Helicopter Pilot
Air Methods. Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner .
Posted 9/18/2026part-timeWenatchee • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive flight experience and knowledge of aviation regulations, ensuring safe and efficient aircraft operations. Proficient in conducting pre-flight checks, flight planning, and maintaining aircraft airworthiness while leading medical flight teams.
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IFR Flight ExperienceRotor Wing Turbine TimeFAA Medical CertificateFederal Aviation Regulations KnowledgeFlight Planning Skills
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Hard Skills
Total Flight HoursPilot In Command (PIC) HoursCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight Rules (IFR) ProficiencyHelicopter Flight TimeAircraft Walk-Around ProceduresAircraft Airworthiness VerificationFlight DocumentationMedical Systems Familiarity
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingATP RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine Rating
Industry Keywords
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)General Operations Manual (GOM)Air Methods PoliciesMedical Flight Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
- Complete pre-flight checks before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
- Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
- Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
- Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft used in the operational area
- Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems
- Complete required documentation
- Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
- Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
- Must be less than seventy (70) years old
- Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
- IFR: 2500 total flight hours, including minimum 2000 hours in category
- IFR: 1000 hours PIC in category
- IFR: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
- IFR: 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
- IFR: 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules
- IFR: 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in-flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
- ALNW: 2500 total helicopter time
- ALNW: 1000 hours PIC in category
- ALNW: 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
- ALNW: 200 hours night, aided or unaided
- ALNW: 100 hours instrument preferred
- Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
- Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft
- Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft
- First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
- Regular scheduled attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts
- Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- $3,000 IFR Stipend
- Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
- $8,000 Stipend
- Off Duty Housing
- $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 120% ACCRA compensation adjustment