Helicopter Pilot

Overview

Helicopter Pilot - Camden, SC

LifeNet - SC

EC-135 / IFR

$10,000 Location

$3,000 IFR Stipend

Off-Duty Housing available

$15,000 Sign on Bonus (new hires only)

Location

Nestled in the heart of South Carolina, Camden offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, rich history, and modern convenience. As South Carolina's oldest inland city, Camden is known for its welcoming community, beautiful historic downtown, thriving equestrian culture, and easy access to Columbia, just 30 minutes away. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with excellent outdoor recreation, local dining, community events, and a relaxed pace that makes it an ideal place to live and work. Whether you're exploring its historic sites, enjoying the renowned Carolina Cup races, or taking advantage of the area's natural beauty, Camden provides a unique and rewarding lifestyle.

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 Method92s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods92 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

• Associate92s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years92 related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor92s 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:

 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category 1000 hours PIC in category

 500 hours of RW turbine 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight 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.

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

Minimum pay Maximum Pay Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Internal bidding ends November 17, 2026

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.