Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHesperia • California • 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 protocols, and compliance with aviation regulations. Possesses strong flight planning skills and the ability to maintain effective communication with medical teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2,000 Total Flight Hours1,500 Hours In Category500 Hours Rotor-Wing Turbine Flight TimeFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of Federal Aviation Regulations

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft Airworthiness VerificationPIC Flight TimeCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land RatingFixed-Wing Multiengine RatingNight Flight Experience

Soft Skills

Positive Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Daily Flight LogMedical Backup Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land RatingFixed-Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualAir Methods Policies And Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Complete pre-flight inspections before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Hold final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical backup systems 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 and to exacting standards
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Maintain regular attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts
Perform other duties as assigned

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
Maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds
Be less than 70 years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,000 total flight hours with at least 1,500 hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor-wing turbine flight time
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 the 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 rating 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 maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

120% ACCRA
$20,000 stipend
Off-duty housing
$15,000 sign-on bonus
Work-life balance
Industry-leading benefits (details provided via benefits page)