Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Jobs; Bartow (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to join our Bartow, FL operations, delivering 24/7 air medical transport with a strong emphasis on safety and work-life balance. The Bartow base supports mission-critical flights with long-standing community impact and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Ideal candidates have extensive rotor-wing experience, FAR/AIM knowledge, and hold Commercial/Instrument ratings plus an ATP or eligibility.

Formación

• 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours rotor wing turbine time
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours NVG time acceptable)
• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement
• First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate required

Responsabilidades

• Operates Air Methods' aircraft in a safe and legal manner
• Completes pre-flight checks and Daily Flight Log sign-off
• Final authority for aircraft operations and safety of passengers and crew
• Familiar with aircraft and medical systems; ensure medical interior readiness
• Conduct detailed flight planning with short notice
• Participate in meetings, projects and community outreach

Conocimientos

Flight hours

PIC time

Night flight

VFR experience

Educación

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

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 - Bartow, FL

Orlando Health

EC135/ VFR

$15,000 Sign On Bonus (new hires only)

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!

Location

Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Bartow offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with the convenience of being close to some of the state's most popular destinations. Known for its historic downtown, beautiful oak-lined streets, and rich agricultural heritage, Bartow provides residents with a relaxed pace of life while still offering easy access to larger cities like Lakeland, Tampa, and Orlando. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby parks, lakes, and year-round sunshine, while families appreciate the strong sense of community and local events. With its blend of history, affordability, and Florida charm, Bartow is an appealing place to live, work, and enjoy a high quality of life.

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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 hours 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.

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
• Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:
• 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).

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.

Internal bidding window ends : November 12, 2026

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.