Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSparta • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including VFR and IFR flight hours, and holds necessary certifications such as Commercial & Instrument Rating. Familiarity with medical systems and the ability to conduct detailed flight planning are essential for effective operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VFR Flight HoursIFR Flight HoursCommercial & Instrument RatingFirst or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM

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Hard Skills

Flight OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningRotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument TimePIC HoursAircraft AirworthinessMedical Systems Familiarity

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadershipProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial & Instrument RatingFirst or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsDOT/FAA ComplianceMedical TransportFlight SafetyAIMGOMFAR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness before 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 medical flight team familiarity with 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
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area
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
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must 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
VFR: 2,000 total flight hours, including 1,500 in category
VFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
VFR: 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
VFR: 200 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
VFR: 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution option
VFR: 50 hours actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category
IFR: 2,500 total flight hours, including 2,000 in category
IFR: 1,000 hours PIC in category
IFR: 500 hours cross-country flight time and 100 hours night flight time
IFR: 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including required in-flight and actual-category instrument time
Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft, or ATP rating in category
First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate
Compliance with DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements
Knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Regular scheduled attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 Location Stipend
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus
Off Duty Housing Available
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