Pilot Fixed Wing

Air Methods • Carlsbad, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a fixed-wing pilot for an air ambulance operation in Carlsbad, New Mexico, flying a PC-12 under IFR. The role operates Air Methods aircraft safely and legally and makes the pilot the final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment. The pilot works a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Compensation includes a stated $60,000 base stipend, off-duty housing valued at $15,000, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and a pay scale based on flight and EMS experience. The posting lists pay steps from $82,900 to $93,251 and also lists minimum pay of $104,249.60 per year and maximum pay of $50.12 per hour.

The pilot conducts preflight inspections and aircraft walk-arounds, confirms airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log, plans flights to exacting standards often with little notice, completes required documentation, and stays familiar with the aircraft and medical systems used in the operational area. The pilot also ensures the medical flight team is comfortable with the medical interior and systems, participates in company meetings and community outreach, and performs other duties as assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The posting describes Carlsbad as offering outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a favorable business-growth and cost-of-living index. Benefits are referenced through the company benefits page, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

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 under 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 cross-country, including at least 50 hours at night; 500 hours turbine time; 100 hours night flight time; and 100 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
• Instrument rating for the aircraft category and class; an ATP rating in category satisfies this requirement.
• Fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft; commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft.
• First- or second-class FAA medical certificate.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and contribute to a friendly, professional working environment.
• Regular scheduled attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
• Complete a preflight before every flight and verify aircraft 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• $60,000 base stipend
• Off-duty housing valued at $15,000
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Company benefits are referenced on the benefits page, but specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree