Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating for Air Methods to serve communities with air medical transport. Ensuring aircraft safety and compliance while maintaining a work-life balance in Danville, VA.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeDanville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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 by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Responsible for completion of required documentation.
Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
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 and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
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 OperationsFlight PlanningAircraft SystemsMedical SystemsDocumentation CompletionSafety ManagementPre-Flight InspectionEmergency ProceduresCommercial Pilot SkillsInstrument Rating

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationProfessionalismCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityLeadershipCommunity EngagementAttention to DetailTime Management

Certifications

Commercial Pilot LicenseInstrument RatingATP RatingFirst Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical Certificate