EMS Helicopter Pilot - $15k Sign-On Bonus

Air Methods; Lockhart (AL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Air Methods in Lockhart, Texas is seeking a rotor wing pilot to operate Bell 407 EMS missions with emphasis on safety, compliance with FAR/AIM and GOM guidelines. You will coordinate with medical teams, perform rigorous pre-flight checks, and ensure aircraft airworthiness for patient transport within designated areas.

The role requires substantial flight hours, turbine time, PIC experience and IFR proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years related experience or training
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Instrument rating in category and class (ATP rating preferred)
• Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
• Performs pre-flight checks and sign-off of Daily Flight Log
• Maintains familiarity with aircraft and medical systems
• Ensure safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
• Complete required documentation
• Conduct detailed flight planning as needed
• Participate in meetings and community outreach
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Flight hours 2500

PIC hours 1000

Turbine time 500

Night flight 100

IFR program

ATP rating

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Air Methods in Lockhart, Texas is seeking a rotor wing pilot to operate Bell 407 EMS missions with emphasis on safety, compliance with FAR/AIM and GOM guidelines. You will coordinate with medical teams, perform rigorous pre-flight checks, and ensure aircraft airworthiness for patient transport within designated areas.

The role requires substantial flight hours, turbine time, PIC experience and IFR proficiency.