Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating Air Methods aircraft for medical transport in Somerset, PA. Ensuring safety and airworthiness while collaborating with medical crews and adhering to regulations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSomerset • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and flight planning, with a strong emphasis on compliance with FAA regulations and medical systems familiarity. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships and communication with team members and external stakeholders.

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Commercial & Instrument RatingATP Rating2000 Total Flight Hours1500 Flight Hours In Category500 Hours Rotor Wing Turbine Time

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft OperationSafety ComplianceMedical Systems FamiliarityVFR Program KnowledgeCross-Country Flight ExperienceNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight TimeDocumentation CompletionPre-Flight Inspection

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsProfessionalismTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsCommunity Outreach

Certifications & Qualifications

First Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsRotor WingFlight CrewEMSFAA Regulations

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 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
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
operation and Safety Requirements: As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

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