Helicopter Pilot

Overview

Life Net

AS350 (VFR)

Salary Range: ($82,900 - $93,251)

+ Experience Stipend:
Up to $12,000

+ $5,000 Stipend

Off Duty Housing

$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 objective is to ensure safety to/from every flight, so come join our growing and high‑performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Location:

Rio Rico offers a peaceful, small‑town atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of southern Arizona’s rolling hills and desert landscapes. Located near the U.S.–Mexico border and just south of Tucson, it blends cultural richness with easy access to larger city amenities. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, stunning sunsets, and outdoor recreation like hiking and birdwatching near Coronado National Forest.

• 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.

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre‑flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is airworthy 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.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and ensure that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
• Complete required documentation.
• Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 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:

• Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and be less than seventy (70) years old.

Skills

• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strive 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…