Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating EC135 IFR aircraft for Air Methods’ EMS air medical transport services. Ensuring safe flights, regulatory compliance, aircraft readiness, and patient transport.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeSayre • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operations, safety compliance, and flight planning, with a strong focus on adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations and ensuring the safety of medical transport. Holds necessary certifications and extensive flight experience to operate aircraft effectively in various conditions.

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FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingATP Rating2500 Total Flight Hours2000 Hours In Category

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Hard Skills

Flight OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningAircraft Walk-AroundCross Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeFlight In Actual Instrument ConditionsPIC HoursFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single Engine Land

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft SystemsMedical Backup Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

First Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualAir Methods PoliciesDOT/FAA Drug Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area
Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures
Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and sign off the Daily Flight Log before every flight
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Hold final authority regarding aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical backup systems used in the operational area
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain regular attendance

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
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must 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 cross country flight time
100 hours of night flight time
100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category
Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft), with ATP rating in category meeting this requirement
Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin engine aircraft
Commercial single engine land required for single engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing
Regular scheduled attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 Annual Stipend
Off Duty Housing
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)
Work life balance