EMS Helicopter Pilot - $15k Sign-On Bonus & Impactful Work

All Aviation Jobs; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking exceptional pilots to join our Air Life team in Thornton, Colorado. This temporary role offers a robust compensation package with a pay range reflecting EMS flight experience and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Eligible pilots can also receive an experience stipend up to $12,000 and competitive benefits. Responsibilities include safe operation of aircraft, meticulous flight planning, and ensuring patient transport safety—while adhering to FARs and company guidelines.

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 familiar with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft in use at the area and ensure the medical flight team is comfortable with the systems.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.

Skills

Flight hours

VFR operations

Safety culture

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Air Methods is seeking exceptional pilots to join our Air Life team in Thornton, Colorado. This temporary role offers a robust compensation package with a pay range reflecting EMS flight experience and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Eligible pilots can also receive an experience stipend up to $12,000 and competitive benefits. Responsibilities include safe operation of aircraft, meticulous flight planning, and ensuring patient transport safety—while adhering to FARs and company guidelines.