Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot operating IFR EMS aircraft for Air Methods’ air medical transport services. Flying medical crews and patients safely to receiving hospitals from Morgantown, West Virginia.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a minimum of 2500 total flight hours, including 2000 hours in category and 1000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC). Holds necessary FAA certifications and maintains compliance with aviation regulations and safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial & Instrument Rating2500 Total Flight Hours1000 Hours PICFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)

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Hard Skills

Flight OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningAircraft Walk-AroundAircraft Airworthiness VerificationMedical Interior FamiliarityDocumentation CompletionCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument Flight Time

Soft Skills

Safety ManagementTeam CollaborationCommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial & Instrument RatingATP RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Air Methods PoliciesFederal Aviation Regulations (FAR)Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)General Operations Manual (GOM)DOT/FAA Drug Testing Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Hold final authority for 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 regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Maintain regular scheduled attendance
Perform 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
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Less than seventy (70) years old
Must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military 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
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft, or ATP rating in category
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures
Compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM)
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 Stipend
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus
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
7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)