Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeWenatchee • Washington • 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 rotor wing turbine operations and adherence to FAA regulations. Capable of conducting detailed flight planning and ensuring the medical flight team is well-acquainted with aircraft systems.

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IFR Flight ExperienceRotor Wing Turbine TimeCommercial Single-Engine Land CertificationFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical CertificateInstrument Rating for Category and Class of Aircraft

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Hard Skills

Flight OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningAircraft Walk-AroundsCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight TimeHelicopter TimePIC HoursMedical Transport

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

FAR ComplianceAIM ComplianceGOM ComplianceAir Methods PoliciesMedical Flight Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and sign off the Daily Flight Log
Perform complete aircraft walk-arounds before and after each flight
Exercise final authority regarding 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 medical interiors 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
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy

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
IFR: 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
IFR: 1000 hours PIC in category
IFR: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
IFR: 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
IFR: 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution limits
IFR: 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
ALNW: 2500 total helicopter time
ALNW: 1000 hours PIC in category
ALNW: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
ALNW: 200 hours night, aided or unaided
ALNW: 100 hours instrument preferred
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
Compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Regular scheduled attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts

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
$3,000 IFR Stipend
Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
$8,000 Stipend
Off Duty Housing
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
120% ACCRA