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Air Methods

Private helicopter emergency medical services

Helicopter Pilot

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 5
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • The pilot must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and be less than 70 years old.
  • The pilot must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months.
  • The pilot must have 2,500 total flight hours, including a minimum of 2,000 hours in category.
  • The pilot must have 1,000 hours as pilot in command in category.
  • The pilot must have 500 hours of rotary-wing turbine time.
  • The pilot must have 500 hours of cross-country flight time and 100 hours of night flight time.
  • The pilot must have 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in flight in an aircraft and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
  • The pilot must hold a commercial rating and instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an airline transport pilot rating in category meets this requirement.
  • The pilot must hold a first- or second-class Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate.
  • The position is subject to Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration drug and alcohol testing requirements.
  • The pilot must maintain regular scheduled attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
  • Complete the pre-flight inspection before every flight and verify the aircraft is airworthy by signing off the Daily Flight Log.
  • Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and upon completion of each flight.
  • Exercise final authority regarding aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
  • Remain thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical backup systems used in the operational area.
  • Ensure that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice while meeting exacting standards.
  • Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the Company

Air Methods

Private helicopter emergency medical services

Air Methods provides emergency air medical transport using a fleet of helicopters and trained clinicians and pilots to move patients quickly to appropriate medical facilities. It serves over 100,000 patients each year and operates 24/7, focusing on rapid response, safety, and high-quality patient care. The service works by dispatching equipped aircraft with medical teams that deliver on-scene and en-route clinical care during transport. The company differentiates itself through its large, round-the-clock operations, comprehensive clinical training, strict flight safety focus, and wide geographic reach as a private helicopter operator. Its goal is to deliver fast, safe, and reliable emergency medical transport to patients in need.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Englewood, CO
Founded
1980

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