Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeHazleton • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and compliance with FAA regulations. Proficient in flight planning, documentation, and maintaining effective communication with medical teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2000 Total Flight Hours1500 Flight Hours In CategoryCommercial & Instrument RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical CertificateThorough Knowledge Of FAR, AIM, And GOM Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningRotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight TimeDocumentation CompletionSafety ProtocolsEmergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingFAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air Methods PoliciesFARAIMGOM GuidelinesMedical Flight Operations

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 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 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
Maintain regular scheduled attendance

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
Regular scheduled attendance
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and be less than seventy (70) years old
Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military 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 time
200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC, with permitted NVG substitution subject to stated limits
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with stated FW-rated candidate substitution
Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft, or ATP rating in category
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures, FAR, AIM, and GOM guidelines
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 Annual Stipend
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
Off Duty Housing
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
7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)