Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Air Methods in Kennesaw, GA is seeking exceptional Helicopter Pilots to join our 24/7 EMS team. The role requires IFR capability and a commitment to safety and patient care, with a 12-hour shift schedule of 7 days on/7 days off.

You will operate EC145 helicopters, perform thorough pre-flight checks, and ensure airworthiness while adhering to FAR, AIM, and company policies. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2–5 years related experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must maintain a weight under 250 pounds and be under 70 years old.
• Commercial and Instrument Rating; ATP rating is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
• Complete pre-flight checks and Daily Flight Log sign-off.
• Maintain airworthiness and ensure safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flight operations

IFR proficiency

Flight planning

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Helicopter Pilot - Kennesaw, GA

Emory Flight

EC145 / IFR

110% ACCRA

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

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, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). 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!

Kennesaw, Georgia, offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort, career opportunity, and outdoor recreation. Located just northwest of Atlanta, Kennesaw provides residents with easy access to the amenities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The city is known for its rich Civil War history, highlighted by Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, where miles of hiking and scenic trails attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Residents enjoy highly rated schools, diverse shopping and dining options, and a strong sense of community through local festivals and events. With its affordable cost of living compared to many larger metro areas and convenient access to Atlanta's business, entertainment, and travel hubs, Kennesaw continues to be one of Georgia's most desirable places to live and work.

Benefits

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

• 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

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

Internal Bidding Ends: 11/24/2026

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. 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.

Compensation

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

Qualifications

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.


• 1,000 hours PIC in category.


• 500 hours 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.

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

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.

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.