Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeFallon • Nevada • United 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 detailed flight planning and aircraft operations. Holds necessary certifications and ratings to operate various aircraft types while ensuring the medical flight team is well-prepared and informed.

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2,000 Total Flight Hours1,500 Flight Hours In Category1,000 Hours PIC In CategoryInstrument Rating For Category And Class Of AircraftFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft OperationsPre-Flight ChecksAircraft Walk-AroundMedical Systems FamiliarityRotor Wing Turbine ExperienceCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperienceInstrument TimeDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

ATP Rating In CategoryFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land

Industry Keywords

FARAIMGOMAir Methods PoliciesMedical Flight Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Verify aircraft airworthiness before every flight by completing pre-flight checks and 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
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
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
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; 50 hours may be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but unaided time cannot be reduced below 50 hours
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified fixed-wing substitution rules
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
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
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than 70 years old
Regular scheduled attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts
Thorough knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Ability to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
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
Up to $12,000 Experience Stipend
$15,000 Stipend
$15,000 Sign On Bonus