Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot for Air Methods providing air medical transport to communities. Responsible for aircraft operations and compliance with aviation regulations.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeYuma • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition.
Pilots perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering for flight.
Final authority regarding operations of aircraft and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area.
Responsible for completion of required documentation.
Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice.
Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
2 to 5 years related experience and/or training
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2000 total flight hours with a 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 at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time)
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category
Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)
Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft
Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Flight PlanningAircraft OperationPre-Flight InspectionRotor Wing Turbine ExperienceCross-Country FlightInstrument RatingPIC ExperienceTotal Flight HoursMultiengine RatingSingle-Engine Land Certification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications

FAA Medical CertificateCommercial Pilot License