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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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Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Fly VFR missions for Air Methods’ air medical transport program, supporting operations across Colorado bases. Take responsibility for safe patient, crew, cargo, and aircraft operations.

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

Description

  • Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Inspect aircraft before flights and confirm each is airworthy.
  • Walk around the aircraft before entering the cockpit and after every flight.
  • Hold final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
  • Learn the aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft used in the operational area.
  • Make sure the medical flight team is comfortable with the medical interior and its systems.
  • Complete all required records and forms.
  • Prepare detailed flight plans to exacting standards, often at short notice.
  • Take part regularly in company meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years of related experience or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Must weigh no more than 250 pounds.
  • Must be under 70 years of age.
  • Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
  • At least 2,000 total flight hours, including at least 1,500 hours in category.
  • At least 1,000 hours as pilot in command (PIC) in category.
  • At least 500 hours in rotor-wing turbine aircraft.
  • At least 200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
  • At least 100 hours of unaided night PIC time. Up to 50 hours may be replaced by 100 hours of night-vision-goggle (NVG) time; at least 50 hours must be unaided.
  • At least 50 hours of actual or hood instrument flight time in category.
  • Instrument rating for the aircraft category and class; an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating in category also satisfies this requirement.
  • For twin-engine aircraft, a fixed-wing multiengine rating is required.
  • For single-engine aircraft, a commercial single-engine land rating is required.
  • Current FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate required.
  • Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures.
  • Mountain flying experience preferred.

Benefits

  • 110% ACCRA
  • $25,000 stipend
  • Experience stipend of up to $12,000
  • Off-duty housing available
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending account benefit plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment (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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