Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOlympia • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and medical transport logistics, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and maintaining aircraft airworthiness. Proficient in flight planning and familiar with medical systems to support effective patient transport.

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2,500 Total Flight Hours1,000 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Rotor Wing Turbine TimeFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of FAR, AIM, GOM

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningMedical Transport LogisticsAircraft Airworthiness VerificationNight Flight ExperienceInstrument RatingCross-Country Flight TimeRotor Wing Flight ExperienceDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

ATP RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsFAA RegulationsMedical Flight OperationsAIMGOMFlight LogMedical SystemsSafety ProtocolsCommunity OutreachOperational Area

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Verify aircraft airworthiness through pre-flight inspections and Daily Flight Log sign-off
Perform complete aircraft walkarounds before 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
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with 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
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for medical transport

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
Less than 70 years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,500 total flight hours with minimum of 2,000 flight hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution limits
75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in-flight and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
2,500 total helicopter time
200 hours night, aided or unaided
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
Knowledge of and compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Regular scheduled attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
$3,000 IFR Stipend
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
7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts