Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods • Morgantown, WV

125d

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! Nestled in the rolling hills of north-central West Virginia, Morgantown offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big-city opportunity. Just a short drive from Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, it’s ideally positioned for both work and adventure. Residents enjoy stunning scenery, outdoor recreation on the Monongahela River, and easy access to nearby state parks. The city boasts a lively arts, dining, and sports scene, keeping life vibrant year-round. Plus, with the beautiful Atlantic Coast just a few hours away, weekends can shift from mountain trails to sandy beaches with ease.

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.
• Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.
• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months.
• 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 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.

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

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