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Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Fitchburg, MA

$91K - $113K/yr

EC135 (VFR)$10,000 Stipend, 110% ACCRA 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 ...

Global Medical Response

Helicopter Pilot SPIFR- HAA

Napa, CA · On-site

$102K - $126K/yr

Previous Airbus EC135/H135 or similar aircraft experience preferred, but not required. Application Requirement: * Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate Preferred: * High school ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Martinsburg, WV

$83K - $104K/yr

EC135 (IFR)$15,000 Stipend 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 ...

STS Technical Services

IFR Helicopter Pilot

Columbus, MS · On-site

$100K/yr

EC135 * SPIFR and NVG operations * Instrument rating required * Twenty four hour operations with ... Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual * Safely conduct day and ...

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How much do ec135 pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ec135 pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an EC135 Pilot job?

An EC135 Pilot operates the Airbus EC135 helicopter, widely used for emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement, corporate transport, and offshore operations. Their responsibilities include flight planning, navigation, weather assessment, and ensuring passenger and crew safety. They must hold the necessary licenses, ratings, and experience to handle complex missions, often in challenging conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ec135 Pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EC135 Pilot, you need expert helicopter piloting skills, comprehensive flight training, and relevant licensure such as a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with specific EC135 type rating. Proficiency in using advanced avionics, navigation systems, and communication equipment found in the EC135 is essential. Excellent situational awareness, decision-making abilities, and teamwork set outstanding pilots apart. These qualifications and soft skills are crucial for maintaining operational safety and efficiency in demanding flight environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an EC135 Pilot?

An EC135 Pilot’s typical day involves conducting pre-flight checks, planning flight paths, and ensuring the helicopter’s safety and readiness before each mission. Responsibilities include transporting passengers or cargo, navigating changing weather conditions, communicating with ground crews, and maintaining detailed flight logs. Pilots may also participate in briefings and debriefings with mission coordinators or medical teams, especially for roles like air ambulance operations. The job often requires adaptability, as flight assignments and schedules can change with little notice. Working collaboratively with diverse crew members ensures safe and effective mission outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Ec135 Pilot job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 34% Physical, and 66% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.
Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Global Medical Response

Amarillo, TX

$102K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Global Medical Response rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services

Salary Range: $102,072 – $112,280 including 15% Geographic Modifier

15K Sign on Bonus
Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)

7/7 Schedule

Responsibilities

  • Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
  • Ensure aircraft readiness as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
  • Maintain accurate Med-Trans and regulatory documentation and record keeping
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
  • Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Med-Trans change board details
  • Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

 MinimumRequirements

  • Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
  • Helicopter instrument rating
  • Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
  • 2,000 Total Flight Hours
  • 1,500 Helicopter Hours
  • 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
  • 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
  • 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)

  Preferred Qualifications

  • EC135 Aircraft Experience 
  • High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate

Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. 

GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 


EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Salary Range: $102,072 – $112,280 including 15% Geographic Modifier

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

R0052053Qualifications:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Global Medical Response

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018

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