International Helicopter Pilot – Pool Program

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeTuscaloosa • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation and safety, with extensive flight experience and adherence to FAA regulations. Proficient in conducting pre-flight inspections, flight planning, and ensuring team familiarity with medical systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA LicensureCommercial And Instrument Rating2,000 Total Flight Hours1,500 PIC Hours In CategoryFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft OperationMedical Flight SupportRotor Wing Turbine HoursCross-Country Flight HoursNight Flight HoursInstrument Flight HoursDocumentation AccuracyAircraft Walk-Arounds

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA LicensureCommercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsHelicopter Emergency Medical ServicesFARAIMGOMMedical SystemsFlight LogSafety RegulationsOperational AreaCommunity Outreach

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 entering the cockpit and after each flight
Serve as final authority for aircraft operation and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Remain familiar with aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft in the operational area
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly
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
Support helicopter emergency medical services missions transporting medical crews and patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 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 but not required
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months; applications may be reviewed for a flight assessment program if the pilot has not flown in the last 24 months
VFR: 2,000 total flight hours, including 1,500 in category; 1,000 PIC hours in category; 500 rotor wing turbine hours; 200 cross-country hours, including at least 50 at night; 100 unaided night PIC hours, with specified NVG substitution rules; 50 actual or hood instrument hours in flight and in category, with specified fixed-wing substitution rules
IFR: 2,500 total flight hours, including 2,000 in category; 1,000 PIC hours in category; 500 cross-country hours; 100 night flight hours; 75 actual or simulated instrument hours, including at least 50 in-flight aircraft hours and 20 in actual instrument conditions in category
FAA licensure
Proof of flight hours via logbook
Commercial and Instrument Rating for the category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Regular scheduled attendance required
Approximately 10% travel
Ability to follow FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

7/7 schedule
Industry-leading benefits (details provided via the benefits page)