Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSilver City • New Mexico • 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 medical transport logistics, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and Air Methods policies. Proficient in flight planning and conducting thorough pre-flight inspections to maintain aircraft airworthiness.

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2000 Total Flight Hours1500 Flight Hours In CategoryCommercial & Instrument RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate500 Hours Rotor Wing Turbine Time

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningCross-Country FlightNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight TimeMedical Transport LogisticsAircraft Airworthiness VerificationPIC ExperienceRotor Wing Flight

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingFAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

FARAIMGOMAir 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 verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Conduct aircraft walk-arounds 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 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 in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the 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
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and be less than seventy (70) years old
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
Must comply with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

$50,000 Annual Stipend
Off-Duty Housing
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus 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