Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeDeFuniak Springs • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,480 - $124,651 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including VFR and IFR flight hours, and holds the necessary FAA certifications. Maintains strong interpersonal relationships and effective communication with medical teams and stakeholders.

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VFR Flight HoursIFR Flight HoursCommercial & Instrument RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical CertificateAircraft Operations Safety

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft InspectionsRotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimePIC ExperienceAircraft Airworthiness VerificationEmergency Medical Services FamiliarityDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial & Instrument RatingATP RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsDOT/FAA RegulationsMedical Flight OperationsEmergency Medical ServicesFlight Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods' aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness through Daily Flight Log sign-off
Perform aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Exercise final authority for 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 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
Travel approximately 10% of the time

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
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Be less than seventy (70) years old
VFR: 2,000 total flight hours, including 1,500 in category
VFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
VFR: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
VFR: 200 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
VFR: 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules
VFR: 50 hours actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified fixed-wing substitution rules
IFR: 2,500 total flight hours, including 2,000 in category
IFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
IFR: 500 hours cross-country flight time and 100 hours night flight time
IFR: 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft, or ATP rating in category
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements
Regular scheduled attendance
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Work life balance
Industry-leading benefits (details provided via benefits page)