Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots•Kennesaw, GA

1d•$82,900•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Helicopter Pilot for its Emory Flight operation in Kennesaw, Georgia, flying an EC145 under IFR. The pilot ensures aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The role requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The position includes a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, starting at $82,900 per year. Air Methods provides air medical transport resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and emphasizes safe operations and work-life balance. The pilot has final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The role also includes aircraft inspections and documentation, flight planning, familiarity with aircraft and medical systems, participation in organizational activities and community outreach, and regular scheduled attendance.

Requirements

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.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be younger than 70 years old.
Have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and strive to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
For the IFR program: 2,500 total flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours in category; 1,000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours of rotary-wing turbine time; 500 hours of cross-country flight time; 100 hours of night flight time; and 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.
Hold a Commercial and Instrument Rating for the aircraft category and class; an ATP rating in category also meets this requirement.
Hold a First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete a pre-flight inspection before every flight, verify airworthiness, and sign off on the Daily Flight Log.
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Maintain thorough familiarity with aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft used in the operational area, and ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Complete required documentation.
Conduct detailed flight planning on short notice to exacting standards.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.