Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to operate an HCA Healthone AirLife BE200 aircraft under IFR from Englewood, Colorado. The pilot ensures the aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area. The role requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, the General Operations Manual, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot is the final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. They perform preflight inspections, verify airworthiness, complete flight planning and documentation, and maintain familiarity with the aircraft and medical systems. This position follows a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts and has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 less than 70 years old.
Must 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.
Instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category meets this requirement.
Fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft, or commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft.
First- or second-class FAA medical certificate.
Regular scheduled attendance; the schedule is 7 days on/7 days off with 12-hour shifts.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and help maintain a friendly, professional working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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