Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSelkirk • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and compliance with aviation regulations. Proficient in flight planning, aircraft inspections, and ensuring airworthiness for medical transport.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial & Instrument Rating2,500 Total Flight Hours1,000 Hours PIC in Category500 Hours Turbine ExperienceFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft InspectionsAircraft OperationsMedical Systems FamiliarityCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimeSafety ComplianceDocumentation CompletionEmergency Procedures

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial & Instrument RatingATP RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

FAR ComplianceAIM GuidelinesGOM GuidelinesAir Methods PoliciesMedical Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections 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
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
Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals
Comply with FAR, AIM, GOM guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures
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
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of turbine experience
500 hours of cross-country flight time
100 hours of night flight time
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Regular scheduled attendance
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus
7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts