Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeWenatchee • Washington • 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 Federal Aviation Regulations and Air Methods policies. Proficient in flight planning and maintaining aircraft airworthiness while leading medical flight teams effectively.

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FAA Medical CertificateIFR Program Flight HoursCommercial Single-Engine Land CertificationInstrument Rating for CategoryKnowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft WalkaroundMedical Transport LogisticsRotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight TimePIC Flight Hours

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

First Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical CertificateFixed Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

Air Methods PoliciesAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualFederal Aviation RegulationsMedical Flight Team

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 airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walkaround 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 all 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
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 for medical transport
Maintain regular attendance and follow Air Methods employment practices and policies

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 Program: 2500 total flight hours; minimum of 2000 flight hours in category; 1000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours rotor wing turbine time; 500 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night; 100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules; 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in-flight and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
ALNW Requirements: 2500 total helicopter time; 1000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours rotor wing turbine time; 200 hours night, aided or unaided; 100 hours instrument preferred
Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft, or ATP rating in category
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, Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, 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