Helicopter Pilot

Jobtailor; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods seeks an experienced pilot to operate EMS aircraft with a focus on safety and compliance. You will complete pre‑flight checks, sign the Daily Flight Log, and conduct thorough aircraft walk‑arounds before and after flights.

You’ll hold final authority for operations to ensure passenger, crew, and equipment safety. Role requires a two‑year degree with 2–5 years of related experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school and two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pilots must have flown in the 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, striving to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre‑flight checks before every flight, verifying the aircraft is airworthy by signing off the Daily Flight Log.
• Performs a complete walk‑around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit and upon completion of each flight.
• Has final authority with regard to aircraft operations for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Is thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft used in the operational area and ensures that the medical flight team is comfortable with the interior and systems.
• Is responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Can 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.

Education

Commercial Pilot License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre‑flight checks before every flight, verifying the aircraft is airworthy by signing off the Daily Flight Log.
• Performs a complete walk‑around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit and upon completion of each flight.
• Has final authority with regard to aircraft operations for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Is thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft used in the operational area and ensures that the medical flight team is comfortable with the interior and systems.
• Is responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Can 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school and two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pilots must have flown in the 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, striving to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot License
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)