Helicopter Pilot

As a Helicopter Pilot with Air Methods, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. You will be the final authority on aircraft operations and safety, and will be responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Air Methods policies and procedures.

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre-flight checks before every flight, verifying the aircraft is airworthy.
• Responsible for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, and community outreach.

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and two to five years related experience and/or training.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft.
• Fixed wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft.
• Commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft.
• First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs.