Rotor Wing 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 with regard to the operation of the aircraft and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre-flight checks to verify the aircraft is airworthy.
• Participate in regular meetings, activities, and projects to ensure the highest level of safety and performance.
• Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years related experience and/or training.
• Bachelors 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.
• 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.
• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 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.