Helicopter Pilot

All Aviation Jobs; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Air Methods seeks exceptional rotor-wing pilots to join our Okmulgee operations. The role supports air medical transport 24/7, with a 7 days on/7 days off schedule and 12-hour shifts, in the EC130 (VFR) fleet tied to the Tulsa LifeFlight program.

Compensation includes a $25,000 stipend, off-duty housing, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Strong safety culture and career growth are emphasised within a values-driven, community-focused team.

Qualifications

• 2000 total flight hours with minimum 1500 in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category
• Commercial and Instrument ratings required (FAA)
• ATP rating preferred for this role

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Performs pre-flight checks and daily flight log sign-off.
• Maintains authority over aircraft operations and passenger safety.
• Familiar with aircraft/medical systems and supports medical crew.
• Completes required documentation and flight planning as needed.

Skills

Flight hours required

Commercial rating

Instrument rating

ATP rating

Weight/age restrictions

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Rotor-wing EC130 experience

Job description

Okmulgee, OKEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC130 (VFR)

$25,000 Stipend, Off-Duty Housing 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!

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - Tulsa LifeFlight

Okmulgee, OKEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC130 (VFR)

$25,000 Stipend, Off-Duty Housing 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!

What Okmulgee, OK offers:

Living and working for Air Methods in Okmulgee means enjoying the perfect mix of small-town community, rich history, and nonstop outdoor adventure. Just under an hour from Tulsa, you’ll have easy access to big-city entertainment, dining, and professional sports while coming home to wide-open Oklahoma skies. Spend your off days fishing, boating, camping, and hiking around Okmulgee & Dripping Springs Lake & Recreation Area with miles of scenic shoreline. Lake Eufaula — one of the state’s largest and most popular lakes — is also just a short drive away for weekend getaways on the water. Okmulgee offers an exciting lifestyle for aviation professionals looking to make a real impact.

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 assignedAdditional 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

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 preferredOperation and Safety Requirements:

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 environmentVisual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times:
• 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.

Internal Bidding Ends 8/11/2026

Minimum pay

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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

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