Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight operation expertise, ensuring aircraft safety and compliance with aviation regulations. Proficient in detailed flight planning and familiar with medical systems for effective patient transport.

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2500 Total Flight Hours1000 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Rotor Wing Turbine TimeInstrument Rating For CategoryFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft InspectionsAircraft Walk-AroundsMedical Transport OperationsNight Flight OperationsCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimeRotor Wing OperationsAircraft Airworthiness VerificationEmergency Procedures

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Single Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine RatingATP Rating In Category

Industry Keywords

FARAIMGOMAir Methods PoliciesAirlift Northwest Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Verify aircraft airworthiness through pre-flight inspections and Daily Flight Log sign-off
Perform complete aircraft walk-arounds before and after each flight
Serve as final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of 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 to exacting standards
Participate 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in WA
Must meet Airlift Northwest Requirements
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 within the previous 24 months
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution rules
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
ALNW: 2500 total helicopter time
ALNW: 1000 hours PIC in category
ALNW: 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
ALNW: 200 hours night, aided or unaided
ALNW: 100 hours instrument preferred
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
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and be less than 70 years old
Knowledge of and compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Ability to perform detailed flight planning with little notice

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
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
$3,000 IFR Stipend
Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
120% ACCRA (Geo - Modifier)