Lead Helicopter Pilot - Medical Flight Operations

Jobtailor; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Mount Sterling, KY is seeking an experienced rotor-wing EMS pilot to join our team. You will operate our aircraft safely and legally, perform thorough pre-flight checks, and maintain flight logs and documentation.

The role requires extensive flight hours, instrument time, PIC experience, and FAA qualifications. You’ll participate in meetings and outreach, ensuring safety for patients, cargo, and crew. Bachelor’s degree preferred; multiple certifications required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year college plus 2–5 years related experience; or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• 2000 total flight hours; min 1500 in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 rotor wing turbine hours.
• 200 cross-country hours with 50 night hours.
• 100 hours night PIC; NVG substitution allowed.
• Instrument rating in category; ATP preferred.
• Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft.
• Commercial single-engine land rating required for single-engine aircraft.
• First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
• DOT/FAA drug/alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre-flight checks with verification of airworthiness via Daily Flight Log sign-off.
• Conducts complete pre-cockpit walk-around prior to flight.
• Holds final authority on aircraft operations for safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Familiar with all aircraft and medical systems; ensure team comfort with medical interior and systems.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Performs detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates in meetings, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight Planning

Aircraft Operation

Pre-Flight Inspection

Documentation Completion

Rotor Wing Turbine Experience

Cross-Country Flight Time

Night Flight Experience

Instrument Time

PIC Experience

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate degree or two-year college + 2–5 years related experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Air Methods in Mount Sterling, KY is seeking an experienced rotor-wing EMS pilot to join our team. You will operate our aircraft safely and legally, perform thorough pre-flight checks, and maintain flight logs and documentation.

The role requires extensive flight hours, instrument time, PIC experience, and FAA qualifications. You’ll participate in meetings and outreach, ensuring safety for patients, cargo, and crew. Bachelor’s degree preferred; multiple certifications required.