Helicopter Pilot

All Aviation Jobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Full company-paid life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities from Grady Air in Fulton County, GA. The Helicopter Pilot role requires ensuring airworthiness, compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM, and safe transport of medical crews and patients within the assigned area.

Qualified candidates bring substantial flight hours, commercial and instrument ratings, and experience with IFR operations. A 12-hour shift schedule and competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2–5 years related experience or training
• 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.
• Familiarize with medical interior and systems of backup aircraft used at the area and ensure the medical flight team is comfortable with the systems.
• Completion of required documentation.
• Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates in meetings, projects, committees, and outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial rating

Instrument rating

PIC time

Turbine time

Flight hours

IFR proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!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!

Overview

Helicopter Pilot - Fulton County, GA

Grady Air

EC145 / IFR

110% ACCRA

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Location

Life in Fulton County offers the perfect balance of big-city energy and suburban comfort. Home to Atlanta, the county gives residents access to world-class dining, entertainment, and career opportunities, while still offering quieter communities like Alpharetta, Roswell, and Johns Creek for a more relaxed lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore miles of scenic trails and river views at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, while families benefit from top-rated schools and a strong sense of community. Whether you're looking to grow your career, enjoy a vibrant social scene, or settle into a welcoming neighborhood, Fulton County delivers a dynamic lifestyle with something for everyone.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Legal
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

Job Summary

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.

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. 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.

Additional Job Requirements

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with flight and EMS experience from $82,900 per year.

Qualifications

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.

Education & 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

Operation and Safety Requirements

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.

Skills

Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program

• 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hour RW 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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.