Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRapid City • South Dakota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and flight planning, with a strong emphasis on compliance with FAA regulations and medical flight team coordination. Holds necessary certifications and extensive flight experience to ensure safe and efficient air medical transport.

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FAA Medical CertificateInstrument Rating2500 Total Flight Hours1000 Hours PICFixed Wing Multiengine Rating

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Hard Skills

Flight OperationPre-Flight InspectionFlight PlanningAircraft Walk-AroundCross-Country FlightTurbine Flight TimeNight Flight TimeInstrument Conditions FlightMedical Systems FamiliarityDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CoordinationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

First Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical CertificateATP Rating

Industry Keywords

Air Medical TransportAircraft SafetyFAA RegulationsEmergency Medical ServicesFlight Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Perform complete aircraft walk-arounds 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 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 with little notice to exacting standards
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Perform other duties as assigned

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
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
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 is required for twin-engine aircraft
Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Regular scheduled attendance (7/7 schedule - 12 hour shifts)

Benefits

Comp & perks

+ $12,000 Experience Stipend
+ $3,000 IFR Stipend
+ $40,000 Base Stipend
Off Duty Housing
$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