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Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie AirSayre, PAEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR$20,000 Annual ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Overview: Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie AirSayre, PAEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR$20,000 Annual ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 Annual Stipend ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

NJ

$93K - $116K/yr

Overview: Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Philadelphia, PA

$90K - $113K/yr

Overview: Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must maintain a FAA issued Commercial Single-Engine Land (CSEL) certification. Must be able to ...

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must maintain a FAA issued Commercial Single-Engine Land (CSEL) certification. Must be able to ...

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must maintain a FAA issued Commercial Single-Engine Land (CSEL) certification. Must be able to ...

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must maintain a FAA issued Commercial Single-Engine Land (CSEL) certification. Must be able to ...

Commercial Single Engine Land 1200 hours total time 500 hours PIC 500 hours Cross-country 100 hours Night 75 hours Instrument (50 "in actual flight") 2nd Class Medical (1st Class Medical Required for ...

Commercial helicopter training * Individual aircraft training Certificates and Licenses: * FAA Commercial Helicopter, with instrument rating * FAA Class 2 Medical Equipment: * Flight helmet * Flight ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for commercial single engine pilot in the United States is $30.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $38.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What typical duties and responsibilities does a Commercial Single Engine Pilot have during a standard workweek?

Commercial Single Engine Pilots are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections, planning flight routes, and ensuring weather and safety compliance before each flight. Throughout the week, duties may include transporting passengers or cargo, performing aerial surveys, agricultural flying, or banner towing, depending on the employer. Pilots often manage their own documentation, communicate regularly with air traffic control, and complete post-flight checks and logs. While some flights may be routine, others require adapting quickly to changing conditions or special mission requirements. Collaboration with ground crews, maintenance staff, and clients is common, making teamwork and adaptability key parts of the job.

What is a Commercial Single Engine Pilot job?

A Commercial Single Engine Pilot is a licensed pilot authorized to fly a single-engine aircraft for hire. They may work in roles such as aerial surveying, banner towing, cargo transport, or flight instruction. This certification requires advanced flight training, passing a written exam, and meeting specific flight hour requirements. It does not qualify a pilot for airline jobs but serves as a stepping stone to higher certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Commercial Single Engine Pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Commercial Single Engine Pilot, you need strong aeronautical knowledge, advanced piloting skills, a commercial pilot certificate with a single-engine land (SEL) rating, and a current medical certificate. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, weather radar, and electronic flight bags such as ForeFlight is essential for safe flight planning and operations. Excellent situational awareness, communication, decision-making, and customer service skills set top pilots apart. These capabilities ensure safe, efficient, and professional flight operations under various conditions while meeting client and regulatory expectations.

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Helicopter Pilot

$95K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Air Methods rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 869 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie AirSayre, PAEMS Air Medical Aircraft:  EC135 IFR$20,000 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, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). 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 in Sayre, PA, is a special experience marked by its charming small-town atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, Sayre offers a welcoming community where neighbors know each other by name, and a sense of togetherness prevails. The town's rich history, exemplified by its beautifully preserved architecture, combines with a deep connection to the natural world, as the area boasts stunning riverfront views and access to outdoor activities. Sayre's warm, tight-knit community and its close proximity to the great outdoors make it a truly special place to call home.

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

  • Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
  • Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition 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.
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
  • Responsible for completion of required documentation.
  • Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
  • Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

  • Regular scheduled attendance.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.         

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  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.

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:

  • As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Skills

  • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
  • Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months

Instrument Flight rules (IFR) Program:

  • 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
  • 1000 hours PIC in category
  • 500 hours of cross country flight time
  • 100 hours of night flight time
  • 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
  • Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin engine aircraft
  • Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft
  • First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Internal Bidding Ends: 02/03/2025

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For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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. 

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Air Methods is the most responsive and reliable provider of critical care transportation solutions. We partner with our EMS and hospital customers to solve the challenges of patient logistics and save lives. We deliver industry-leading performance in safety, clinical quality, and patient advocacy, committing to zero balance bills. In addition to caring for others, we care for our own teammates: building a high-performing culture where people are passionate about their work and always bring their best. We can't be the industry-leading air medical company without you.

Industry

Aviation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Englewood, CO, US

Year founded

1980