Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods•Yakima, WA

About The Position

Air Methods is seeking a Fixed Wing Pilot for Airlift Northwest, operating a PC12 under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the Yakima, Washington area. The pilot is responsible for ensuring the aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy and suitable for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The role requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot has final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, with a stated salary range of $82,900 to $93,251, an experience stipend of up to $12,000, a $50,000 stipend, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Off-duty housing is also listed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds and be younger than 70 years old.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and contribute to a friendly, professional working environment.
Have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
For the IFR program: 2,500 total flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours in category; 1,000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night; 500 hours of turbine time; 100 hours of night flight time; and 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
Meet ALNW requirements: 2,500 total flight hours, including 2,500 hours in category; 150 hours of night flight time; 300 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category; and 50 hours in make and model.
Hold an instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
Hold a fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft or a commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft, as applicable.
Hold a First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete a pre-flight inspection before every flight and verify airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log.
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
Maintain thorough familiarity with aircraft and medical systems on backup aircraft used in the operational area, and ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Complete required documentation.
Conduct detailed flight planning, often with little notice, to exacting standards.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.