Temporary Helicopter Pilot

About the role

Air Methods is seeking exceptional pilots to join our team. We provide air medical transport services 24/7, ensuring safety and offering work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely and legally.
• Verify aircraft airworthiness before every flight.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies.
• Complete detailed flight planning with minimal notice.
• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with 2-5 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commercial & Instrument Rating (category and class of aircraft).
• ATP rating in category.
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate.
• Minimum 2000 total flight hours with 1500 in category, 500 in rotor wing turbine time, 1000 hours PIC in category, 200 hours cross-country flight time, 50 hours unaided night as PIC, and 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time.
• Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts).

Additional Job Requirements

• Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies.

Benefits

• 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 Relocation Assistance.
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs.

Pay and Schedule

• Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts).
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available.

Schedule

• Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.