Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating air medical transport flights for Air Methods in St. Louis.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area.
Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
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.
Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
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
2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time
100 hours of night flight time
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
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 PlanningAircraft OperationPre-Flight InspectionRotor Wing Turbine OperationCross-Country FlightInstrument FlightPilot In Command (PIC)Total Flight HoursMedical Systems FamiliaritySafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadershipProblem SolvingAdaptabilityDecision MakingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunity Engagement

Certifications

Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingFirst Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical Certificate