Helicopter Pilot

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

Borrego Springs, California is special for its striking desert beauty and deep sense of solitude. Surrounded by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, it offers vast open landscapes, dramatic badlands, spring wildflower blooms, and some of the darkest night skies in Southern California. With no stoplights, minimal development, and a strong arts presence—including its famous metal sculptures—the town feels like a peaceful escape where nature, silence, and stars take center stage.

Compensation

• Salary Range: ($91,190 - $102,576) with 110% ACCRA
• + $12,000 Stipend
• + $3,000 IFR Stipend
• + Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
• Off-Duty Housing Available
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. This includes:

• Compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
• General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM)
• Thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures