Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeKearney • Nebraska • 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 minimum of 2500 total flight hours, including 2000 hours in category and 1000 hours as Pilot in Command. Possesses strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and maintains a First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate.

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2500 Total Flight Hours2000 Flight Hours In Category1000 Hours PIC In CategoryFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of Federal Aviation Regulations

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Hard Skills

Rotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeUnaided Night Flight TimeInstrument RatingFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft Walk-AroundDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

Positive Interpersonal Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualAir Methods Policies And Procedures

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 aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Serve as final authority for 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
Maintain regular scheduled attendance on a 14/14 schedule with 12-hour shifts
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
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 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 by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft, including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
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
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures
Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 IFR Stipend
Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
$30,000 Stipend
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