Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including proficiency in rotor wing turbine operations and thorough knowledge of aviation regulations. Capable of conducting detailed flight planning and ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft while leading medical transport missions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2000 Total Flight Hours1500 Flight Hours In CategoryInstrument RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)

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Hard Skills

Rotor Wing Turbine OperationsFlight PlanningAircraft Walk-Around InspectionDaily Flight Log DocumentationCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperiencePIC ExperienceInstrument TimeFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single Engine Land

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsAeronautical Information Manual (AIM)General Operations Manual (GOM)Medical TransportFederal Aviation Regulations (FAR)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area
Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Hold final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Remain familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft 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 regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in ID, UT, MT, CO, WY, ND, SD, NE, and IA or surrounding states
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
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine
200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category
Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin engine aircraft
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

+ $20,000 Stipend
Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
Off-Duty Housing Available
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
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