Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a minimum of 2,500 total flight hours, including 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) and 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time. Holds necessary FAA certifications and maintains thorough knowledge of aviation regulations and operational procedures.

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2,500 Total Flight Hours1,000 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Rotor Wing Turbine TimeFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateInstrument Rating For Category And Class Of Aircraft

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft InspectionsAircraft OperationsMedical TransportDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

Professional Relationship ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Medical Backup SystemsFlight Log Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandFixed-Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

FARAIMGOMAir Methods PoliciesEMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Verify aircraft airworthiness through pre-flight inspections and Daily Flight Log sign-off
Complete aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Hold final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical backup systems 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
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two to five years’ related experience and/or training
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Weight must not exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than 70 years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,500 total flight hours
Minimum 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 permitted
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
Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category satisfies 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
Thorough knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM, Air Methods policies and procedures
Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public
Regular scheduled attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

120% ACCRA
$25,000 location stipend
$3,000 IFR stipend
Experience stipend up to $12,000
Off-duty housing available
$40,000 sign-on bonus
Health, dental and vision insurance
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 benefits
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs
7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts