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Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Evergreen, AL · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

Overview Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeSaver Evergreen, AL EMS Air Medical Aircraft: B407 (VFR ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Evergreen, AL

$82K - $102K/yr

Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeSaver Evergreen, AL EMS Air Medical Aircraft: B407 (VFR) Off-Duty ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM

$87K - $109K/yr

Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - TriState Careflight Taos, NM EMS Air Medical Aircraft: AS350 (VFR) 110 ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Evergreen, AL · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeSaver Evergreen, AL EMS Air Medical Aircraft: B407 (VFR) Off-Duty ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Overview Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - TriState Careflight Taos, NM EMS Air Medical Aircraft: AS350 ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - TriState Careflight Taos, NM EMS Air Medical Aircraft: AS350 (VFR) 110 ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot - Orangeburg, SC LifeNet - SC EC-130 / VFR Off-Duty Housing available ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Overview Temporary Helicopter Pilot - Orangeburg, SC LifeNet - SC EC-130 / VFR Off-Duty Housing ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot - Orangeburg, SC LifeNet - SC EC-130 / VFR Off-Duty Housing available ... As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ...

Helicopter Pilot

Show Low, AZ

$85K - $106K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... With cooler temps, stunning starry skies, and endless outdoor recreation, Show Low blends small ...

Helicopter Pilot

Show Low, AZ

$85K - $106K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... With cooler temps, stunning starry skies, and endless outdoor recreation, Show Low blends small ...

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How much do temp air survey pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for temp air survey 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 the difference between Temp Air Survey Pilot vs Air Traffic Controller?

AspectTemp Air Survey PilotAir Traffic Controller
CredentialsCommercial Pilot License, specific survey certificationsFAA Air Traffic Control Certification
Work EnvironmentIn-flight, outdoor, often remote areasControl towers, airports, radar rooms
Industry UsageSurveying, mapping, aerial data collectionAir traffic management, safety oversight

Temp Air Survey Pilots operate aircraft for aerial surveys and mapping, requiring pilot licenses and survey-specific certifications. Air Traffic Controllers manage aircraft movements on the ground and in the air, requiring FAA certification. While both roles involve aviation, their work environments and industry functions differ significantly, with survey pilots focusing on data collection and controllers on safety and traffic management.

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Infographic showing various Temp Air Survey Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

$82K - $102K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Overview

Temporary Rotor Wing Pilot - LifeSaverEvergreen, ALEMS Air Medical Aircraft:  B407 (VFR)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. 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!

Experience the best of South Alabama while flying a mission that truly matters with Air Methods in Evergreen.Enjoy small-town charm with easy access to Montgomery, Mobile, and Pensacola, giving you the perfect balance of career and lifestyle.Spend your days off exploring Conecuh National Forest, the pristine beaches of Alabama's Gulf Coast, or the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach.Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, boat, and unwind at nearby Gantt Lake, with even more adventures waiting across the region's scenic waterways and parks.If you're looking for meaningful flying, Southern hospitality, and endless weekend adventures, Evergreen is an exceptional 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 

  • 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 days on/7 days off (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.

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

 Skills

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

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program - Minimum Required Flight Times: 

  • 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
  • 1000 hours PIC in category
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
  • 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 (simulator time does not count) (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

  • Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
  • ATP rating in category meets this requirement
  • First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

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.

Internal Bidding Ends: 08/05/2026

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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

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)

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. 

Employment Type: TEMPORARY