HAA Pilot–AirLife FL-Crawfordville

Air Methods is a leading provider in the air medical transport industry, committed to delivering critical and timely helicopter air ambulance services across the United States. With a focus on safety, professionalism, and community engagement, Air Methods operates a fleet of sophisticated aircraft including the B407GXI model used in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. The company is dedicated to elevating the standards of air medical transport through rigorous safety protocols and highly skilled personnel. Air Methods offers a supportive environment where employees have the opportunity to make a significant difference in patients' lives and be part of a larger mission to enhance healthcare accessibility from the skies. Joining Air Methods as a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot provides an exceptional career pathway for experienced aviators who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about serving communities nationwide. This role emphasizes a balanced work-life arrangement featuring a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts, ensuring both job fulfillment and personal well-being. The position offers a competitive $15,000 sign-on bonus, underlining the company’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent. Pilots are entrusted with the critical responsibility of operating the B407GXI helicopter safely and legally, performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections to maintain aircraft airworthiness, and ensuring that all passengers, medical equipment, and cargo are secured and transported under optimal safety conditions. Pilots at Air Methods must be intimately familiar with all medical and aircraft systems for both primary and backup aircraft, ensuring seamless coordination with the medical flight team. The role demands detailed flight planning on short notice and active participation in company initiatives, safety meetings, and community outreach programs. Air Methods champions a culture where each pilot is a vital team member contributing to the company’s outstanding reputation in the emergency medical services sector. The pilot’s authority extends to all operational decisions while prioritizing the safety of everyone on board. This position reflects the company’s dedication to cultivating a highly trained and safety-conscious workforce dedicated to air ambulance excellence year-round.

• 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 (or 50 hours of unaided with 100 hours of NVG time)
• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count)
• Commercial and instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement
• First or second class FAA medical certificate required
• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
• Associate’s degree 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
• Must maintain weight not to exceed 250 pounds
• Must be less than seventy years old