Helicopter Pilot - Griffin, GA

Helicopter Jobs; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; 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 seeks exceptional pilots to join our air medical transport team in Griffin, GA. The role emphasizes safety, timely patient transport, and compliance with FAR/AIM/GOM policies while supporting 24/7 EMS coverage.

Position includes a $20,000 location stipend and a $15,000 sign-on bonus, with base compensation starting from $82,900 and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• FAA flight crew qualifications and current medical certificate required.
• Two to five years of related EMS flight experience preferred.
• Ability to meet weight and age requirements per policy.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Performs pre-flight checks and signs Daily Flight Log.
• Maintains FAA and company policy compliance during missions.
• Ensures medical crew readiness and aircraft systems familiarity.

Skills

Flight planning

Safety compliance

Crew communication

Rotorcraft operations

Education

Associate’s degree or FAA training

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

FAA Certifications

Job description

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!

AirLife GA

EC130 / VFR

$20,000 Location Stipend

$15,000 Sign on Bonus

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!

Location

Griffin, Georgia, is a vibrant and growing community located approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta in Spalding County. Known for its rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and affordable cost of living, Griffin offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. The city features a revitalized downtown district, diverse dining and shopping options, excellent parks and recreational facilities, and easy access to major highways and the Atlanta metropolitan area. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, making Griffin an ideal place to live, work, and build a career. Whether you're seeking professional growth or a family-friendly community, Griffin provides an exceptional environment for both personal and career success.

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.

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. (7/7 schedule - 12-hour shifts)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with flight and EMS experience from $82,900

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.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).per year.