Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

2d•$82,900 - $93,251•Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot for HCA Healthone AirLife, operating a BE200 (IFR) aircraft in Englewood, Colorado. The pilot ensures aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The position requires compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), the General Operations Manual (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures. The role follows a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts and includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, with a stated annual range of $82,900 to $93,251. Air Methods describes its mission as providing air medical transport resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a focus on safety and work-life balance. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and 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.
Pilots 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 is required for twin-engine aircraft.
Commercial single-engine land certification is required for single-engine aircraft.
First- or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and strive to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.
Comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
Complete pre-flight checks 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.
Exercise final authority over 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, and ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Complete required documentation.
Conduct detailed flight planning to exacting standards, often with little notice.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance on a 7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts.