Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 82,900 - 93,251; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Methods in Pottsville, PA is seeking a Rotor Wing Pilot for MedEvac operations. Operate EC135 under VFR, with a 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts, and a focus on safety and timely patient transport to receiving hospitals.

Minimum flight hours and required certificates include Commercial, Instrument, and ATP ratings, plus 2000 total hours with PIC experience in rotor wing operations. This role emphasizes compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM and airline-style responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Weight not to exceed 250 pounds and age under 70 as per policy.
• Rotor-wing aircraft flight experience and current certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Perform pre-flight checks and sign off Daily Flight Log.
• Maintain authority over aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Familiarize with medical interior and systems of aircraft used.
• Complete required documentation and flight planning as needed.
• Participate in meetings, projects, and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rotor wing pilot

Commercial rating

Instrument rating

ATP rating

Flight hours

Night PIC hours

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - MedEvacPottsville, PAEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 (VFR)$10,000 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, 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!

Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania’s stunning coal region, Pottsville offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big opportunities. With its rich history, welcoming community, and scenic landscapes, living and working here means enjoying the best of both worlds. You're just a short drive from major hubs like Philadelphia, New York City, and Harrisburg, giving you easy access to urban excitement while still savoring the peaceful atmosphere of home. Plus, the beautiful Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches are within reach for a quick coastal escape. Whether you're exploring local trails, enjoying historic sites, or connecting with a tight-knit community, Pottsville is a place where careers thrive and life feels just right.

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

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.

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 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- 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: 02/17/2025

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)

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).

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.