Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

$82K — $93K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Casper, WY
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent from technical school.
  • 2-5 years of related flight experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current Instrument rating for relevant aircraft category.
  • Commercial single engine land or fixed wing multiengine rating as applicable.
  • First or second class FAA Medical certificate required.

Responsibilities

  • Operates aircraft safely adhering to FAA regulations.
  • Completes pre-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness.
  • Maintains final authority for aircraft operations and passenger safety.
  • Ensures familiarity of medical team with aircraft systems.
  • Documents all required flight-related information.
  • Conducts detailed flight planning on short notice.
  • Participates in company meetings and community outreach.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Relocation assistance offered.
Full Job Description
Overview

Wyoming Life Flight

B407 (VFR)

$20,000 Stipend

Off Duty Housing

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Location

Casper, Wyoming, stands out for its rugged natural beauty, vibrant history, and unique blend of Western charm with modern amenities. Nestled at the base of Casper Mountain and along the North Platte River, the city offers a stunning landscape that appeals to outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking, skiing, and world-class fishing opportunities. Casper92s history as a former frontier town and a key hub along the Oregon Trail has shaped its identity, celebrated at places like the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center. Additionally, Casper has a growing arts scene, with community events, theaters, and museums bringing a cultural spark to its Western heritage. With a friendly community and close-knit feel, Casper combines the allure of Wyoming92s wild spaces with the welcoming atmosphere of a small city.

Benefits

  • 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.

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

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

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: 6/10/2026

Minimum pay Maximum Pay Benefits

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

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

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