Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods • Somerset Township, PA

105d

About The Position

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best! Living and working in Somerset, PA offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big adventure. Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Somerset is a paradise for outdoor lovers—with skiing at Seven Springs, hiking the Great Allegheny Passage, and stunning mountain views around every turn. The area boasts a rich history, a strong sense of community, and a relaxed pace of life that’s hard to beat. Yet you're never far from the action—Pittsburgh is just 1.5 hours away, offering pro sports, dining, and culture, while weekend escapes to the Atlantic coast or Washington, D.C. are easily within reach. It’s where Appalachian charm meets opportunity.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.
• Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: 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.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft), ATP rating in category meets this requirement, First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
• As a member of the Flight Crew, maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
• Performs a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area.
• Ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees