Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods is a leading provider of air medical transportation, specializing in rapid response and transport of critically ill and injured patients. With a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, Air Methods operates throughout the United States to deliver lifesaving care by connecting patients with the right medical facility in a timely manner. The company prioritizes safety, professionalism, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of operational excellence. As an industry leader, Air Methods supports its staff with comprehensive training, advanced aviation technology, and a culture of community outreach and continuous improvement. The role of the EC145 / VFR Pilot at Air Methods is a critical position responsible for the safe and legal operation of the company’s aircraft to transport medical crews and patients. This role requires an experienced pilot who ensures aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for flight and maintains compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, and Air Methods’ General Operations Manual and policies. The pilot completes thorough pre-flight inspections to verify airworthiness, conducts detailed flight planning on short notice, and exercises final authority for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The successful candidate will be well-versed in the operation of the EC145 helicopter or equivalent aircraft under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), with deep knowledge of aircraft and medical systems to support backup aircraft at their operational area. They must foster positive relationships with medical flight team members, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the community, contributing actively to Air Methods’ meetings, projects, and outreach initiatives. This position offers a competitive employment package including a $15,000 sign-on bonus and requires regular attendance and readiness to travel approximately 10% of the time. Air Methods values diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pilots will hold required certificates and licenses, including a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, an ATP rating where applicable, and a current FAA medical certificate, and must successfully pass DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing. This role demands both technical proficiency and interpersonal skills to maintain the highest standards of aviation safety, operational efficiency, and customer service in the high-stakes environment of air medical transport.

• Must maintain regular scheduled attendance
• able to travel approximately 10 percent of time
• maintain weight not to exceed 250 pounds
• under 70 years of age
• pilot must have flown commercially or in military within last 24 months
• have required flight hours and certifications as per VFR and IFR programs
• hold commercial and instrument pilot ratings
• possess valid FAA medical certificate
• comply with DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements