Helicopter Pilot

All Aviation Jobs; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Full Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an experienced rotor wing pilot to join LifeNet in Hagerstown, MD. You will fly EC135 under IFR for EMS transport, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and effective patient care across an assigned area.

Applicants should hold FAA Commercial & Instrument ratings with substantial flight hours (category experience preferred). The role features a demanding schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to community aviation missions.

Qualifications

• 2500 total flight hours, with a minimum of 2000 hours in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours cross-country, 100 hours night flight.
• 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, at least 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre-flight checks before every flight including Daily Flight Log sign-off.
• Maintains final authority regarding operations and safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Familiar with medical interior and systems of backup aircraft and trains the medical team accordingly.
• Completes required documentation.
• Performs detailed flight planning with short-notice requirements.

Skills

Flight experience

IFR experience

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeNetHagerstown, MDE, MIS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 (IFR)

Coming Soon: EMS Air Medical Aircraft: H135T3

$20,000 Stipend and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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!

Nestled in the heart of Maryland's scenic Cumberland Valley, Hagerstown offers Air Methods pilots the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city accessibility. Enjoy easy access to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia while living among the rolling mountains, historic battlefields, and outdoor recreation that make Western Maryland unique. Spend your days off exploring the Appalachian Trail, Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, and the Potomac River, or head to Deep Creek Lake and the Chesapeake Bay for unforgettable water adventures. With four distinct seasons, abundant outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community, Hagerstown delivers an exceptional lifestyle both on and off duty. It's an ideal place for pilots who want a rewarding career mission while enjoying some of the Mid-Atlantic's best history, scenery, and recreation.

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.

Essential Functions and 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 days on/7 days off (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.

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 - Minimum Required Flight Times:

• 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 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.

Internal Bidding Ends: 07/02/2026

Minimum pay

Maximum Pay

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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)