Pilot FW Pool

Air Methods•Fort Mohave, AZ

6d•$82,900 - $93,251

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a fixed-wing pool pilot to operate air medical aircraft, including the BE200, PC12, and PC12NGX. The pilot may live anywhere in the PacWest Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington) and will be assigned by Air Methods to a base location nationwide where there is a need. The role supports medical transport by ensuring that aircraft and weather conditions are suitable for transporting medical crews and patients to receiving hospitals within an assigned operational area. The pilot is responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, the General Operations Manual, and Air Methods policies and procedures. The position follows a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Air Methods describes its mission as providing air medical transport resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while supporting pilot work-life balance. Compensation is based on flight and EMS experience, with a listed salary range of $82,900 to $93,251, plus an IFR stipend, an experience stipend of up to $12,000, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Off-duty housing is available.

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 of age.
Have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
Meet IFR program minimums: 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 of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
Hold an instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; an ATP rating in category satisfies this requirement.
Hold a fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft.
Hold a commercial single-engine land certificate for single-engine aircraft.
Hold a First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public, and contribute to a friendly and professional working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
Complete a preflight before every flight, verify airworthiness, and sign 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 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 with little notice and to exacting standards.
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual guidance, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures.