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Air Methods
Air Methods
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
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Air Methods provides air medical transport and critical care services for patients facing medical emergencies, with a focus on safety, patient care, and dependable logistics. Its workforce of more than 4,500 professionals supports emergency response, advanced clinical training for emergency services, and community-based healthcare partnerships. The company is particularly involved in helping coordinate timely medical transport for rural communities.
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Helicopter Pilot - Air Methods

Operate Air Methods aircraft for air medical transport while supporting safe patient transfers to receiving hospitals. Maintain flight safety, aircraft airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

USUnited StatesWAWashington
$82,900 – $93,251 / year
On-siteFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredGeneral

Description

  • Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and in compliance with applicable laws
  • Complete preflight inspections and confirm airworthiness in the Daily Flight Log
  • Conduct a full aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after every flight
  • Retain final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
  • Stay familiar with the aircraft and medical backup systems used in the operating area
  • Ensure the medical flight team is comfortable with and knowledgeable about the medical interior and onboard systems
  • Complete all required flight and operational documentation
  • Prepare detailed flight plans to exacting standards, often with limited notice
  • Take part in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
  • Carry out other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination
  • Bachelor degree preferred
  • Body weight must not exceed 250 pounds
  • Must be under 70 years of age
  • Pilots must have flown the applicable category within the preceding 24 months
  • At least 2,500 total flight hours, including 2,000 hours in category
  • At least 1,000 hours as pilot in command in category
  • At least 500 hours of rotor-wing turbine experience
  • At least 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including 50 hours at night
  • At least 100 hours of unaided night pilot-in-command time, subject to the specified NVG substitution rules
  • At least 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
  • At least 2,500 total helicopter hours
  • At least 200 hours of night flight, aided or unaided
  • 100 hours of instrument time preferred
  • Instrument rating for the applicable category and class; an ATP rating in category satisfies this requirement
  • Fixed-wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft
  • Commercial single-engine land rating required for single-engine aircraft
  • Current First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate
  • Comprehensive knowledge of FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
  • Reliable attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts

Benefits

  • 120% ACCRA geographic modifier
  • $3,000 IFR stipend
  • Experience stipend of up to $12,000
  • $8,000 stipend
  • Housing provided during off-duty periods
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company benefits
  • Flexible spending account plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Voluntary legal coverage
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee assistance and benefits concierge programs

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