Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods’ aircraft safely and legally .

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 necessary FAA certifications. Maintains strong professional relationships with medical teams and stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence in aircraft management.

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VFR Flight HoursIFR Flight HoursCommercial RatingFirst Class FAA Medical CertificateAircraft Safety Operations

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Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

Professional Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingFirst Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsDOT/FAA RegulationsMedical Flight OperationsEmergency Medical ServicesAircraft Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods’ aircraft safely and legally
Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Perform aircraft walk-arounds before and after each flight
Maintain final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Remain familiar 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 assigned duties
Maintain regular scheduled attendance
Travel approximately 10% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) 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 for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
VFR: 2,000 total flight hours, including 1,500 in category
VFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
VFR: 500 hours 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 FW 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 and 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 alcohol testing
Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
Regular scheduled attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
Work-life balance
Industry-leading benefits (details provided on benefits page)