Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Helicopter pilot operating H135 IFR aircraft for Air Methods’ air medical transport services. Conducting safe EMS flights, aircraft inspections, flight planning, and patient transfers.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Proficient in flight planning, aircraft inspections, and maintaining medical flight team readiness.

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Commercial And Instrument Ratings2500 Total Flight Hours1000 Hours PIC In CategoryFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateThorough Knowledge Of Federal Aviation Regulations

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft Walk-AroundsCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimeDocumentation CompletionSafety ProtocolsMedical Interior Familiarity

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateCommercial RatingInstrument RatingATP Rating

Industry Keywords

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
Verify aircraft airworthiness through pre-flight inspections and Daily Flight Log sign-off
Perform complete aircraft walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Exercise final authority over 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 and 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 must not exceed 250 pounds
Must be 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, at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft, including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial and Instrument Ratings for the specific category and class of aircraft required; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures
Position subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements
Regular scheduled attendance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 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
Work life balance with 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)