Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Act as a Regional Relief Pilot primarily covering bases in the Southeast region .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including proficiency in VFR and IFR operations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with medical teams and stakeholders in high-pressure environments.

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VFR Flight OperationsIFR Flight OperationsCommercial Pilot LicenseFirst Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge of FAR and AIM

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Hard Skills

Total Flight HoursPIC Flight HoursRotor Wing Turbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimePre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningAircraft OperationsAircraft Airworthiness

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsEMSMedical Flight OperationsFARAIMGOM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a Regional Relief Pilot primarily covering bases in the Southeast region
Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Verify aircraft airworthiness through pre-flight inspections and Daily Flight Log sign-off before every flight
Perform complete aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft in the operational area
Ensure the medical flight team is 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
Travel approximately 50% of the time
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 the Southeast region: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or Tennessee
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and be less than 70 years old
Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
VFR program: 2,000 total flight hours, minimum 1,500 hours in category, 1,000 hours PIC in category, 500 hours rotor wing turbine time, 200 hours cross-country flight time including at least 50 hours at night, 100 hours unaided night as PIC, and 50 hours actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category
IFR program: 2,500 total flight hours, minimum 2,000 hours in category, 1,000 hours PIC in category, 500 hours rotor wing turbine time, 500 hours cross-country flight time, 100 hours night flight time, and 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time including at least 50 hours in flight and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial and Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate required
Thorough knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM, Air Methods policies and procedures
Regular scheduled attendance and ability to work a non-standard schedule
Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

$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