Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Liberty, SC

7d•Onsite

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. 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! Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pickens, South Carolina, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy easy access to stunning destinations like Table Rock State Park, Lake Keowee, and the scenic Cherokee Foothills, making hiking, fishing, boating, and mountain biking part of everyday life. Despite its peaceful atmosphere, Pickens is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Greenville—one of the Southeast's fastest-growing cities—providing access to excellent dining, shopping, entertainment, and a thriving economy. With its affordable cost of living, friendly community, and beautiful natural surroundings, Pickens is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and an exceptional quality of life.

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
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program: 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time
100 hours of night flight time
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).
As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.
Pilots will perform 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 and also 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.