Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Jobs; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Full Company-Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Legal

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance and Benefit

Job summary

Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us in Show Low, AZ. The role focuses on safe air medical transport, 24/7 operations, and preserving work-life balance.

Show Low offers scenic outdoor recreation; the position includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus, an experience stipend up to $15,000 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package. Regular 12-hour shifts with a 7/7 schedule are described.

Qualifications

• Must possess Instrument rating and ATP (in category).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain safety-first operations and compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely and legally.
• Complete pre-flight checks and Daily Flight Log sign-off.
• Ensure airworthiness and support flight crew and patients.
• Perform detailed flight planning as needed.
• Participate in meetings and safety initiatives.
• Carry out duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-minded

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Commercial single-engine land

Instrument rating

Fixed-wing multiengine rating

FAA medical certificate

Job description

Experience Stipend

Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000$15,000 Annual Stipend

Overview

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!

Show Low offers cool pine-covered landscapes and four-season adventure, a refreshing escape from Arizona’s desert heat. Surrounded by the sprawling Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, it’s a paradise for hiking, wildlife spotting, and miles of scenic trails. Crystal-clear waters at Show Low Lake and Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area deliver year-round fishing, boating, and camping just minutes from town. Nearby mountain communities like Pinetop-Lakeside add charm, while bigger hubs like Phoenix are just a scenic drive away. With cooler temps, stunning starry skies, and endless outdoor recreation, Show Low blends small-town living with big-time adventure in Arizona’s high country.

Salary Range

Salary Range: ($82,900 - $93,251)

Off-Duty Housing

Off-Duty Housing

Sign-on Bonus

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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 hour shifts)

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 Ends

11/15/2026

Pay

Minimum pay: USD $82,900.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay: USD $93,251.00/Yr.

Benefits Page

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

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statements

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)

Posting Status

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