Rotor Wing Pilot at Air Methods

Compensation

$20,000/yr

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Posted: Dec 24, 2025

Description

Air Methods is seeking an exceptional Rotor Wing Pilot to join their team in Hazleton, PA. The pilot will be responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for medical transport, complying with all aviation regulations, and maintaining a high level of safety. The role involves operating aircraft, conducting pre-flight checks, detailed flight planning, and participating in company meetings and community outreach. The position offers a 7 days on/7 days off schedule, an annual stipend, off-duty housing, and a sign-on bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Required Skills

Flight Planning
Aircraft Operation
Aviation Safety
Interpersonal Relationships

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required Previous Experiences: 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)
Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months

About Air Methods

Air Methods

air ambulance servicesCO, US1001-5000

Our air ambulance services help 100,000+ people every year with lifesaving transport. With industry-leading clinical training and flight safety, we're ready for the call 24/7.