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Air Methods · United States · Posted Sep 6, 2026

Captain - AS350 (NTR)

NTRCPL · FAA2,000 h total

Job description

Air Idaho Rescue is seeking a Helicopter Pilot based in Salmon, ID. The aircraft operated is the AS350 (VFR program). Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring 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: - Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner. - Complete pre-flight before every flight verifying airworthiness by sign off of Daily Flight Log. - Final authority regarding aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo and equipment. - Familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area. - Responsible for completion of required documentation. - Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice. - Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach. Schedule: 7/7 schedule – 12-hour shifts. Qualifications / Requirements: - Weight not to exceed 250 pounds; must be less than 70 years old. - Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months. VFR Program Requirements: - 2,000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category (helicopter). - 1,000 hours PIC in category. - 500 hours rotor wing turbine. - 200 hours cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours at night. - 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours unaided can be substituted by 100 hours NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 unaided). - 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: - Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft); ATP rating in category meets this requirement. - Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft. - Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft. - First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required. Education: - Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2–5 years' related experience; or equivalent combination. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional requirements

  • Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
  • Weight must not exceed 250 pounds
  • Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years' related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation and Benefits

$82,900 – $93,251 per year (USD)

Housing allowanceMedical insurance
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 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
  • Off-duty housing provided
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000

Base Location

United States

Lemhi County Airport (SMN / KSMN)