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Helicopter Pilot

Glasgow, KY · On-site +1

$82K/yr

Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program: * 2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category. * 1000 hours PIC in ...

$20K/mo

Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program: * 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category * 1000 hours PIC in ...

A minimum of 300 logged hours operating remote-control aircraft or commercial/military aircraft. * Three (3) years of experience in remote-control fixed-wing and multirotor UAS piloting, UAS ...

Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

North East, PA · On-site +1

$83K - $103K/yr

BK117C2 / EC135 (VFR)$30,000 Stipend, 10% ACCRA and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available Pilot must live ... 1000 hours PIC in category * 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time * 200 hours of cross-country ...

$20K/mo

Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program: * 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category * 1000 hours PIC in ...

Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate research ... Ability to work extended hours and travel as required * Read and speak English proficiently * Part ...

Overview Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate ... Ability to work extended hours and travel as required * Read and speak English proficiently Desired

REACH VFR Helicopter Pilot - HAA

CA · Remote

$92K - $114K/yr

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment ... Hours * 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours * 200 helicopter hours night hours aided or unaided * 230 ...

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How much do remote 1000 hour pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote 1000 hour 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 a Remote 1000 Hour Pilot?

A Remote 1000 Hour Pilot is a licensed pilot who has accumulated at least 1,000 hours of flight time, typically in remotely piloted aircraft, such as drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These pilots are often responsible for operating drones for commercial, governmental, or research purposes, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. The 1,000-hour benchmark is often considered a significant milestone that demonstrates a pilot's experience, skill, and reliability in remote aviation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote 1000 Hour Pilot?

To thrive as a Remote 1000 Hour Pilot, you need a commercial pilot's license, a minimum of 1000 logged flight hours, and strong aeronautical knowledge. Familiarity with advanced avionics, flight management systems, and FAA regulations is typically required. Excellent decision-making, situational awareness, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing in-flight challenges and coordinating with teams remotely. These competencies ensure flight safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in diverse flying conditions.

What are some common challenges faced by Remote 1000 Hour Pilots and how can they be addressed?

Remote 1000 Hour Pilots often encounter challenges such as adapting to changing flight schedules, managing long periods away from home, and maintaining proficiency across varying aircraft or routes. Effective communication with dispatch, diligent personal scheduling, and ongoing training help pilots stay current and manage workload fluctuations. Building strong relationships with fellow crew and support staff also fosters a collaborative environment, making it easier to navigate operational changes and maintain high safety standards.

What is the difference between Remote 1000 Hour Pilot vs Remote Commercial Pilot?

AspectRemote 1000 Hour PilotRemote Commercial Pilot
CertificationsPrivate Pilot License (PPL), 1000 flight hoursCommercial Pilot License (CPL), 1000 flight hours
Work EnvironmentRemote flight operations, simulation, or planningRemote or on-site flights, aviation companies
Industry UsageTraining, simulation, remote monitoringAirlines, cargo, charter services

The Remote 1000 Hour Pilot typically focuses on training, simulation, or remote flight planning with fewer operational flying hours, whereas the Remote Commercial Pilot is qualified to conduct actual commercial flights. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in flight experience and job responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote 1000 Hour Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Glasgow, KY • On-site, Remote

$82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago


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8.1

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

Helicopter Pilot - Glasgow, KY

 EC-130 / VFR 

$12,500 Location Stipend 

Off Duty Housing available

$15,000 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

If you're looking for a place where hospitality feels genuine and life moves at a more enjoyable pace, Glasgow offers the perfect blend of comfort and charm. Surrounded by rolling countryside and just minutes from outdoor gems like Barren River Lake and Mammoth Cave, it's a haven for anyone who loves fresh air and weekend adventures. The cost of living is affordable, the community is welcoming, and the historic downtown adds a touch of character with local shops and restaurants. With a strong sense of pride and plenty of opportunity to put down roots, Glasgow makes it easy to build a life that feels both relaxed and fulfilling.

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 SummaryResponsible 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. 

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with flight and EMS experience from $82,900 per year.

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 on flight and EMS experience.

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

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:

  • 2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category.
  • 1000 hours PIC in category.
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine.
  • 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night.
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time).
  • 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).

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.

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

Internal Bidding Ends:7/28/25

Minimum payMaximum PayBenefits

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Air Methods

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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