Rotor Wing Pilot - UNC Carolina Air Care
Aberdeen, NC
EMS Air Medical Aircraft: Bell 429 (IFR)
$5,000 Annual Stipend 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, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). 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!

Aberdeen, NC delivers small-town charm with big-time access—nestled in the Sandhills and just minutes from the vibrant communities of Southern Pines and Pinehurst.
Enjoy outdoor living year-round with scenic trails at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve and local favorites like Ray's Mill Park. Weekend adventures are endless—from boating and beaches at Jordan Lake to quick getaways to Raleigh, Charlotte, and the North Carolina coast.
With a relaxed lifestyle, strong community feel, and easy access to major hubs, Aberdeen is the perfect place to build a career and enjoy life outside of work.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• 2500 hours helicopter (3,000 hours preferred); 1000 hours turbine.
• 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command.
• 200 hours night.
• 100 hours instrument preferred.
• Instrument qualified and current in assigned aircraft.
• Night qualified and current in assigned aircraft.
• Factory approved or equivalent ground and flight school in assigned aircraft.
• Each qualified and current Captain will maintain qualification/currency in accordance with the AMC pilot training program and the applicable FAR's.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• FAA second class flight physical undertaken once each year.

Internal Bidding Ends: 4/19/2026

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.

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