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Helicopter Pilot

by Air Methods

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Date Posted

November 10, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$99.5K - $111.9K

Cost of Living

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Locations

Twentynine Palms, California

Application Deadline

December 10, 2026

Description

Overview

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

Twentynine Palms sits at the gateway to the stunning Joshua Tree National Park, where dramatic desert landscapes, iconic Joshua trees, and brilliant star-filled skies attract visitors from around the world. The city blends rugged natural beauty with a unique military and arts culture, thanks in part to the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps training base in the country. With its peaceful desert atmosphere, vibrant murals, and access to incredible hiking and outdoor adventure, Twentynine Palms offers a distinctive mix of frontier spirit, creativity, and wide-open desert charm.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $99,480 - $111,901 with 120% ACCRA

Additional Compensation:

  • $25,000 Stipend
  • Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
  • $40,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule: 14/14 Schedule

Off-Duty Housing Available

**Must meet 29 Palms contract requirement**

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.

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