Helicopter Pilot

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.

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.

• →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.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

• Regular scheduled attendance. (7/7 schedule - 12-hour shifts)

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

• 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.

Based on flight and EMS experience.

• 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

• 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

• 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