Helicopter Pilot – Regional Relief

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operations, safety protocols, and compliance with aviation regulations. Proficient in flight planning, aircraft inspections, and medical systems familiarization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2,000 Total Flight Hours1,500 Flight Hours In Category1,000 Hours PIC In CategoryFAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of FAR, AIM, GOM

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningRotor Wing Turbine ExperienceCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument RatingFixed-Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandNight Flight ExperiencePIC Experience

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsFARAIMGOMMedical Flight Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Complete pre-flight inspections and sign off the Daily Flight Log
Perform aircraft walk-arounds before and after every flight
Serve as final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft
Ensure medical flight teams are familiar and comfortable with medical interiors and systems
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
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
Must live in ID, UT, MT, CO, WY, ND, SD, NE, IA, or surrounding states
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,000 total flight hours with minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine
200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, with specified fixed-wing substitution rules
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 and compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

110% ACCRA (Geo-Mod)
$20,000 stipend
Experience stipend: Up to $12,000
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