Helicopter Pilot

About the role

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pickens, South Carolina, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy easy access to stunning destinations like Table Rock State Park, Lake Keowee, and the scenic Cherokee Foothills, making hiking, fishing, boating, and mountain biking part of everyday life. Despite its peaceful atmosphere, Pickens is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Greenville—one of the Southeast's fastest-growing cities—providing access to excellent dining, shopping, entertainment, and a thriving economy. With its affordable cost of living, friendly community, and beautiful natural surroundings, Pickens is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and an exceptional quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
• Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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
• Operation And Safety Requirements: As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.
• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
• Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Skills

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships