Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods•Somerset, PA

About The Position

Rotor Wing Pilot - Conemaugh MedStar Somerset, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: BK117 (VFR) $15,000 Annual Stipend, and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available Coming Soon: EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC145 (VFR) AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! 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. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind: 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 Job Summary Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

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
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 and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
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 (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).
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, 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.
Regular scheduled attendance.