Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Overview

The Regional Relief Pilot will be responsible for covering bases in the Midwest region, ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. This role requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

Location

The Midwest offers a lifestyle that’s equal parts comfortable, connected, and quietly exciting. Picture wide open spaces, vibrant seasons, and welcoming communities where neighbors still know each other by name. From the energy of cities like Chicago to the charm of smaller towns across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, you’ll find a lower cost of living, shorter commutes, and more time to actually enjoy life. Whether it’s catching a sunset over rolling farmland or exploring local festivals and food scenes, the Midwest delivers a refreshing balance of opportunity and quality of life that’s hard to beat.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transportation.
• Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within assigned operational area.
• Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
• Adhere to General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM).
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must live in the Midwest Region (KY, OH, IL, IN, MO, KS, AR).
• B407 / EC 130 experience preferred.

Compensation

• $40,000 Annual Stipend
• $40,000 Sign-on Bonus (new hires only)

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 insurance
• 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 assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs