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Air Methods

Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$82K - $93K/yr

Full Company-Paid Life Insurance * AD&D Insurance * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Air Methods

Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$82K - $93K/yr

Full Company-Paid Life Insurance * AD&D Insurance * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Columbia Helicopters, Inc.

BV 107 Command Pilot

Minimum of 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) helicopter flight time. * Heavy-lift helicopter ... Ability to work in remote, austere, and potentially hazardous environments for extended periods.

PHI Health

STAR VFR Pilot

Join our life-saving team and take advantage of: * Sign on bonus up to $100,000! * Off-Duty Housing ... Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations * BH407 * 24-hour operations (day/night rotation) * If ...

PHI Health

STAR IFR Pilot

Join our life-saving team and take advantage of: * Sign on bonus up to $100,000! * Off-Duty Housing ... Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations * Captain BK-117 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required ...

Titan Echelon, LLC

UAS Pilot

Blackstone, VA · Remote

Conduct flight demonstrations and mission briefings for customers in remote and field environments ... Minimum of 1 year of flight instruction, instructor pilot, or customer-facing technical training ...

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How much do remote life flight helicopter pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote life flight helicopter pilot in the United States is $100,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote life flight helicopter pilot?

To thrive as a Remote Life Flight Helicopter Pilot, you need an FAA commercial helicopter pilot license, extensive flight hours (often 1,500+), and a solid understanding of aeromedical protocols. Familiarity with advanced avionics, GPS navigation systems, and night vision equipment is typically required, along with certifications like an instrument rating. Strong decision-making under pressure, communication, and teamwork skills help pilots coordinate effectively with medical staff and manage emergencies. These competencies are crucial for ensuring patient safety, mission success, and rapid response in high-stakes, unpredictable environments.

What is a remote life flight helicopter pilot?

Remote life flight helicopter pilots are highly trained aviators who operate helicopters to transport critically ill or injured patients from remote or hard-to-reach locations to medical facilities. They play a vital role in emergency medical services by providing rapid evacuation and life-saving transport, often working with medical crews under challenging conditions. These pilots must have advanced flying skills, knowledge of emergency protocols, and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.

What is the difference between Remote Life Flight Helicopter Pilot vs Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Helicopter Pilot?

AspectRemote Life Flight Helicopter PilotEMS Helicopter Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License, rotorcraft ratings, medical certificationCommercial Pilot License, rotorcraft ratings, medical certification
Work EnvironmentRemote locations, often in rural or inaccessible areas, operating helicopters for emergency transportUrban and rural areas, providing emergency medical transport within hospitals or on scene
Employer & IndustryAir ambulance services, hospitals, government agenciesAmbulance services, hospitals, government agencies

Both Remote Life Flight Helicopter Pilots and EMS Helicopter Pilots require similar certifications and operate in emergency medical transport. The key difference lies in their work environment: remote locations versus urban and hospital settings. While their roles overlap in providing critical patient transport, their operational contexts and typical work sites differ.

What are some common challenges faced by remote life flight helicopter pilots, and how can they be managed?

Remote life flight helicopter pilots often encounter unique challenges such as operating in unpredictable weather, flying in rugged or unfamiliar terrain, and responding to emergencies at odd hours. Managing these challenges requires strong situational awareness, effective communication with medical teams and dispatchers, and ongoing training in both aviation and emergency procedures. Staying current with regional flight regulations and participating in regular safety drills are also critical for ensuring safe and efficient operations.
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Infographic showing various Remote Life Flight Helicopter Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,249 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Regional Relief Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

Phoenix, AZ • On-site, Remote

$82K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 27 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 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
PacWest Regional Relief
EC135/B407 (VFR)
120% ACCRA (Geo - Modifier)
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
**Must live in AK, WA, CA, OR, NV, AZ, ID, UT, or NM**
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!
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
  • Non - Standard Schedule

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

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:
  • 2000 total flight hours with 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 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)
  • 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.

Internal Bidding Ends: 8/1/26
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)

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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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