Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeIdaho Falls • Idaho • 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 compliance, and flight planning, with a strong understanding of aviation regulations and medical transport protocols. Holds necessary certifications and extensive flight experience to ensure safe and efficient operations.

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2,000 Total Flight Hours1,500 Flight Hours In Category1,000 Hours PIC In CategoryFAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of Federal Aviation Regulations

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsMedical TransportRotor Wing Turbine ExperienceCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument RatingFixed-Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandNight Flight Experience

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualAir Methods PoliciesSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Maintain final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Become thoroughly familiar with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft 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
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 while ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy
Comply with applicable aviation regulations and company guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a 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 must not exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than 70 years old
Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine
200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified fixed-wing substitution rules
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 Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Ability to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
Regular scheduled attendance and compliance with Air Methods employment practices and policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Experience stipend: up to $12,000
Off-duty housing available
$15,000 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