Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNorth Platte • Nebraska • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight operation expertise, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations while effectively coordinating with medical teams. Proficient in flight planning and aircraft inspections, with a strong focus on maintaining operational readiness and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2500 Total Flight Hours2000 Flight Hours In Category1000 Hours PIC In CategoryInstrument Rating For CategoryFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Flight OperationPre-Flight InspectionFlight PlanningAircraft Walk-AroundTurbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeFlight In Actual Instrument ConditionsFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam CoordinationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Medical CertificateInstrument RatingATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualAir Methods PoliciesMedical Flight Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals
Complete pre-flight inspections and sign off the Daily Flight Log before every flight
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Serve as final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft
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 to exacting standards
Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Perform other duties as assigned
Work regular 12-hour shifts on a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
500 hours of turbine time
100 hours night flight time
100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category
Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft (ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft
Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM)
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

$30,000 stipend
$3,000 IFR stipend
Experience stipend: Up to $12,000
Off-duty housing available
$15,000 sign-on bonus
Health, dental and vision
Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending account benefit plans
Tuition reimbursement
Full company-paid life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Voluntary legal
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs
Work-life balance
7 days on/7 days off schedule