Helicopter Pilot — $15K Sign-On, Central Florida

Air Methods Pilots; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Full 401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account BenefitPlans

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 Conc{e

Job summary

Air Methods in Bartow, FL is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to join our EC135/VFR operations serving Orlando Health. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM, and teamwork within a 7/7 shift pattern. As a member of the flight crew you will conduct thorough preflight checks, assume primary authority for flight safety, and ensure proper documentation while coordinating with medical crews to transport patients within the

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial & Instrument ratings required in the applicable category.
• ATP rating in category required.
• First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

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.
• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Familiar with medical systems of backup aircraft and ensure medical team is comfortable with the interior.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
• Participates in meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach

Skills

Flight category experience within 24mo

Interpersonal relations

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Air Methods in Bartow, FL is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to join our EC135/VFR operations serving Orlando Health. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM, and teamwork within a 7/7 shift pattern. As a member of the flight crew you will conduct thorough preflight checks, assume primary authority for flight safety, and ensure proper documentation while coordinating with medical crews to transport patients within the