Helicopter Pilot

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - AirLife TXSnyder, TX
Air Medical Aircraft: Bell 407 (VFR)
$10,000 Annual Stipend, Off‑Duty Housing and $15,000 Sign‑on Bonus Available

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!

Living and working in Snyder, TX means experiencing genuine West Texas friendliness, wide open skies, and affordable living where community really matters. You’re just a short drive from vibrant cities like Abilene, Lubbock, and the Midland–Odessa area for culture, entertainment, and big‑city amenities. Outdoor lovers thrive here with fishing, boating, and camping at Lake Alan Henry, scenic parks, and endless sunsets that define Texas charm. Rich ranching history and local festivals give every season a hometown feel. And when you crave a coastal getaway, the Gulf Shores of Texas are a rewarding road trip down to sun, surf, and salt air.

Benefits

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre‑flight before every flight, verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. 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 in the 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.
• Maintain regular scheduled attendance – 7 days on/7 days off (12‑hour shifts) as required by applicable laws and Air Methods policies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or an 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 70 (seventy) years old.

Skills

• Have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strive to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program

• 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category.
• 1,000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time.
• 200 hours of cross‑country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for 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 (simulator time does not count).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
• 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).

Additional Information

Internal Bidding Ends: 6/14/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.