Air Medical Helicopter Pilot - Sign-On Bonus

Helicopter Jobs; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot for the Hinesville, GA base to support LifeStar 2 operations with the new Bell 407GXi. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality EMS transport services, including a $15,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Responsibilities include pre-flight checks, flight planning, and maintaining cargo and passenger safety, with a 7/7 12-hour shift pattern. Candidates should meet FAA aircrew requirements and have relevant flight hours.

Qualifications

• 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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Flight operations

Safety compliance

Flight planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

AA or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Air Methods is seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot for the Hinesville, GA base to support LifeStar 2 operations with the new Bell 407GXi. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality EMS transport services, including a $15,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Responsibilities include pre-flight checks, flight planning, and maintaining cargo and passenger safety, with a 7/7 12-hour shift pattern. Candidates should meet FAA aircrew requirements and have relevant flight hours.