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Air Methods

Private helicopter emergency medical services

Helicopter Pilot

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 5
Full-timeGeorgetown, DE, USAIn-person

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 exceeding 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 2,000 total flight hours, including at least 1,500 hours in category.
  • The pilot must have 1,000 hours as pilot in command in category.
  • The pilot must have 500 hours of rotor-wing turbine time.
  • The pilot must have 200 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night.
  • The pilot must have 100 hours of unaided night flight as pilot in command; certain night-vision-goggle substitutions are permitted, but unaided night time cannot be reduced below 50 hours.
  • The pilot must have 50 hours of actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category, excluding simulator time, subject to the stated fixed-wing substitution rule.
  • The pilot must hold a Commercial and Instrument Rating for the applicable category and class of aircraft, or an Airline Transport Pilot rating in category.
  • The pilot must hold a First or Second Class Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate.
  • The pilot must comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual guidance, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures.
  • The position requires regular scheduled attendance on a 7-on/7-off schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
  • Complete a pre-flight inspection before every flight and verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log.
  • Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after completing each flight.
  • Serve as the final authority regarding aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
  • Maintain thorough familiarity with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft 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 and to 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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