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Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$25K/mo

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Imperial, CA

$25K/mo

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$25K/mo

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Thermal, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Thermal, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Imperial, CA · On-site

$25K/mo

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Imperial, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Program Regional Relief Pilot

Reno, NV · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 110 (ACCRA) = 91,190 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Thermal, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

$80 - $100/hr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Imperial, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Business Jet

Falcon 2000 EX EASy Pilot

Dallas, TX · On-site

DESCRIPTION Celebrating 30 years in business aviation, Business Jet recognizes its more than 150 aviation professionals as the key to its success. We are home to more than 70 jet aircraft and offer ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Truckee, CA · On-site

$82K - $86K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Program Regional Relief Pilot

Reno, NV

$99K - $111K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 110 (ACCRA) = 91,190 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Thermal, CA

$91K - $102K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Imperial, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Instrument Flight Rules (IFR ...

Air Methods

Program Regional Relief Pilot

Reno, NV

$82K - $93K/yr

Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 110 (ACCRA) = 91,190 Education & Experience * Associate's degree (A.A.) or ... Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program ...

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Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA • On-site

Air Methods
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees
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$82K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
Mercy Air
EC135 (IFR)
Salary Range: ($99,480 - $111,901) with 120% ACCRA
+ $25,000 Stipend
+ $3,000 IFR Stipend
+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
Off-Duty Housing Available
$40,000 Sign On Bonus
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. 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
Victorville, located in the High Desert region of Southern California, is a unique place to live, offering a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With its stunning desert landscapes, Victorville provides breathtaking sunsets and access to outdoor activities like hiking, off-roading, and camping in nearby natural attractions such as the Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Its affordable cost of living compared to other Southern California cities makes it an appealing choice for families and young professionals. The city also boasts a rich history, with landmarks like the California Route 66 Museum celebrating its iconic location along the historic highway. A welcoming community, ample sunshine, and proximity to major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and Las Vegas further make Victorville a distinctive and vibrant place to call home.
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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
  • 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 (7/7 schedule - 12 hour shifts)

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.
Pay Scale
Based upon flight and EMS experience.
  • STEP A: $82,900
  • STEP B: $86,216
  • STEP C: $89,665
  • STEP D: $93,251

*ACCRA (Geo-Mod) is not included into base salary*
Ex. Step A: 82,900 x 1.4 (ACCRA) = 116,060
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 minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
  • 1000 hours PIC in category
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
  • 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
  • 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours 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: 1/1/2026
Minimum pay
USD $82,900.00/Yr.
Maximum Pay
USD $93,251.00/Yr.
Benefits
For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.

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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

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