Air Medical Helicopter Pilot — 7 On/7 Off, $15K Sign-On

Air Methods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance (Company-Paid)

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Methods seeks exceptional helicopter pilots to join LifeNet of NY in Selkirk, NY. You will transport medical crew and patients, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance under FAR, AIM and GOM guidelines.

Role requires the ability to perform detailed flight planning on short notice, with 2,500+ total hours (1,000+ PIC) and IFR proficiency. Includes a 7-on/7-off, 12-hour shift schedule and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of turbine experience
• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time
• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time in category

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
• Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying airworthiness
• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
• Familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft
• Responsible for completion of required documentation
• Conducts detailed flight planning with little notice
• Participates in meetings and projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Flight hours 2500+

PIC hours 1000

Turbine experience 500

Cross-country 500

Instrument time 75

Commercial rating

Instrument rating

Education

AA degree / related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Air Methods seeks exceptional helicopter pilots to join LifeNet of NY in Selkirk, NY. You will transport medical crew and patients, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance under FAR, AIM and GOM guidelines.

Role requires the ability to perform detailed flight planning on short notice, with 2,500+ total hours (1,000+ PIC) and IFR proficiency. Includes a 7-on/7-off, 12-hour shift schedule and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.