Helicopter Pilot - Chiefland, FL

• B407 GXP w/ Bell Auto-pilot coming soon to the base

• $10,000 Location Stipend
• $25,000 Sign on Bonus

Life in Chiefland offers a refreshing change of pace where natural beauty and small‑town charm come together effortlessly. Nestled in the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast, this welcoming community is surrounded by crystal‑clear springs, scenic rivers, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure—from kayaking and fishing to peaceful afternoons exploring nearby Manatee Springs State Park. With its affordable living, friendly neighbors, and laid‑back lifestyle, Chiefland is the kind of place where life feels simpler and more connected.

Whether you’re looking to slow down, enjoy the outdoors, or find a close‑knit community to call home, Chiefland offers a lifestyle that’s both peaceful and fulfilling.

• 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

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.

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completely verifies the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by signing off of Daily Flight Log; performs a walk‑around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
• Has final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and 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 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.

• Regular scheduled attendance. (7/7 schedule – 12‑hour shifts)

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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).