Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating Air Methods aircraft for medical transport. Ensuring airworthiness and safety while supporting local communities in need.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeTruckee • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation and safety, ensuring airworthiness for medical transport. Holds necessary certifications and maintains strong interpersonal relationships with EMS and hospital personnel.

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Aircraft OperationAirworthiness VerificationFAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingCommercial Pilot License

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationAirworthiness VerificationPre-Flight InspectionFlight Log ManagementSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CollaborationCommunity Outreach

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingCommercial Single Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

Medical TransportEmergency Medical ServicesFlight SafetyOperational Authority

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
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
Performs 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
Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach

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
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
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