Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United 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 rotor wing turbine operations and detailed flight planning. Holds necessary certifications and maintains strong interpersonal relationships with medical teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2000 Total Flight Hours1500 Flight Hours In Category1000 Hours PIC In CategoryFAA Medical CertificateInstrument Rating For Category And Class Of Aircraft

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Hard Skills

Rotor Wing Turbine OperationsFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft Walk-AroundsDaily Flight Log DocumentationCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Time In FlightFAR KnowledgeAIM Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single Engine Land

Industry Keywords

Air Methods PoliciesEMS OperationsMedical TransportFlight SafetyAIMGOM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals
Complete pre-flight inspections and sign off the Daily Flight Log
Perform 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
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior 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

Must live in AK, WA, CA, OR, NV, AZ, ID, UT, or NM
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
Weight must not exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine
200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were 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
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
Thorough knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Ability to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

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
120% ACCRA (Geo - Modifier)