Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Full Company-Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Air Methods in Somerset, PA seeks a Rotor Wing Pilot to support Conemaugh MedStar Somerset operations, ensuring airworthiness and complying with FAR/AIM/GOM within an assigned area. The position follows a 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Required are rotor-wing flight hours and FAA Commercial/Instrument ratings; a two-year degree is preferred and a bachelor’s is a plus. Air Methods offers a comprehensive benefits package and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or technical training; relevant rotor-wing flight experience preferred.
• FAA Commercial and Instrument ratings required.
• Strong safety and teamwork focus as core expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods rotor-wing aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Ensures airworthiness and compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM within assigned area.
• Performs preflight checks, flight planning, and documentation as required.
• Participates in meetings, training, and community outreach.

Skills

Rotor wing piloting experience

Flight planning

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - Conemaugh MedStarSomerset, PAEMS Air Medical Aircraft: BK117 (VFR)$15,000 Annual Stipend, and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Coming Soon: EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC145 (VFR)

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!

Living and working in Somerset, PA offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big adventure. Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Somerset is a paradise for outdoor lovers—with skiing at Seven Springs, hiking the Great Allegheny Passage, and stunning mountain views around every turn. The area boasts a rich history, a strong sense of community, and a relaxed pace of life that’s hard to beat. Yet you're never far from the action—Pittsburgh is just 1.5 hours away, offering pro sports, dining, and culture, while weekend escapes to the Atlantic coast or Washington, D.C. are easily within reach. It’s where Appalachian charm meets opportunity.

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

• 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 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.

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

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.

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.

Internal Bidding Ends: 8/11/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.