Pilot – Rotor Wing

Air Methods

. Report to the assigned facility unless otherwise directed .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDefuniak Springs • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operations, including compliance with regulatory requirements and safety protocols. Proficient in flight planning and maintaining airworthiness of aircraft, with a strong background in post-maintenance operations and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Pilot Certificate1200 Hours Total Flight Time500 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Turbine TimeCurrent Class I Or II Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsPost-Maintenance Operational FlightsFlight PlanningAircraft PreservationDocumentation CompletionCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimeSafety ComplianceAirworthiness Maintenance

Soft Skills

SupervisionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Pilot Certificate With Instrument RatingATP: Rotorcraft, HelicopterAirframe & Powerplant (A&P) CertificateCurrent Class I Or II Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

FAR CompliancePart 135 ExperienceAir Medical MissionsOEM GuidelinesSupplemental Type Certificates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the assigned facility unless otherwise directed
Comply with PIC duties and responsibilities under the Air Methods GOM
Operate assigned aircraft safely and legally
Perform aircraft preservation and post-maintenance ground runs
Complete pre-flight inspections and aircraft walkarounds before and after each flight
Perform post-maintenance operational flights for Return to Service according to OEM and regulatory requirements
Ferry aircraft as directed
Ensure aircraft systems and installed equipment are airworthy and operationally functional before revenue service
Maintain final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of crew, passengers, cargo, and equipment
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
Brief and/or supervise associated personnel in aircraft operations as applicable
Ensure compliance with FARs, Air Methods policies and procedures, OEM guidelines, and supplemental type certificates
Support the return of Air Methods aircraft to fully operational revenue service for air medical missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live within 1 hour of the facility location
1200 hours total flight time
500 hours PIC in category
500 hours turbine time
100 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 25 hours at night
50 hours actual or simulated instrument time in flight and in category
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
Current Class I or II medical certificate
Preferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
High School Diploma or GED required
2–5 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)
Previous dedicated maintenance support, production, or post-maintenance test pilot experience preferred
Previous Part 135 experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Industry-leading benefits (specific benefits not detailed in the posting)