Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating aircraft for Air Methods' air medical transport services. Ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations while providing critical care transport.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeLiberty • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 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 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 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 within the previous 24 months
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionDocumentation CompletionMedical Systems Familiarity

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications

Commercial Pilot LicenseInstrument RatingATP RatingFAA Medical Certificate