Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Jobs; Murphysboro (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k)

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 Programs

Job summary

Air Methods in Murphysboro, IL is seeking exceptional pilots to join our air medical transport team. The role involves ensuring aircraft airworthiness, complying with FAR/AIM/GOM, and delivering safe patient transport for our communities.

The position emphasizes safety, 24/7 operations, and a strong work-life balance, with a competitive pay scale and comprehensive benefits. Internal bidding and shift patterns are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Air Methods requires FAA flight qualifications including 2000 total flight hours with 1500 in category.
• 1000 PIC hours in category and 500 rotor wing turbine experience.
• Flight crew must meet physical requirements (weight cap 250 lbs) and be under 70 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
• Completes pre-flight checks and Daily Flight Log sign-off.
• Maintains final authority on aircraft operations and safety.
• Familiar with backup aircraft and medical interior systems.
• Completes required documentation for each flight.
• Conducts detailed flight planning with short notice.
• Participates in meetings, projects, committees, and outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

2000 total flight hours (1500 in cat)

1000 PIC hours in category

500 rotor wing turbine hours

200 cross-country hours; 50 night

100 night PIC hours or 50 NVG time

Weight limit 250 lbs max

Age under 70

Current category within last 24 months

Education

AA degree or equivalent

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

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EC130 (VFR)

$20,000 Location Stipend

Off Duty Housing Available

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

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

Murphysboro combines small-town charm, rich local history, and some of Southern Illinois’ most beautiful outdoor scenery. Surrounded by destinations such as Shawnee National Forest, Lake Murphysboro State Park, Kinkaid Lake, and the Little Grand Canyon, the area offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and exploring the outdoors. Murphysboro also has a strong sense of community, local restaurants and traditions, and year-round recreation that give it an inviting, down-to-earth character. For someone considering calling Murphysboro home, it offers the appeal of a welcoming Southern Illinois community with adventure and natural beauty right outside the door

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 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.

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.

Pay Scale

Based on flight and EMS experience.

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

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
• Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program

• 2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine
• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted 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 (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

• Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
• Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft
• Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Internal bidding for this position ends: November 12, 2026

Minimum pay
USD $82,900.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay
USD $93,251.00/Yr.

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.