Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLas Cruces • New Mexico • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a minimum of 2500 total flight hours, including 2000 hours in category and 1000 hours as Pilot in Command. Possesses strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with FAR, AIM, and GOM guidelines.

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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 PlanningAircraft OperationsPre-Flight ChecksAircraft Walk-AroundMedical Systems FamiliarityDocumentation CompletionTurbine TimeCross-Country Flight TimeNight Flight TimeFlight In Actual Instrument Conditions

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

ATP Rating In CategoryFixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land

Industry Keywords

Air Methods PoliciesFAR ComplianceAIM ComplianceGOM GuidelinesMedical Flight Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight checks before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness through 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 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 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
Compliance with FAR, AIM, and GOM guidelines
Regular scheduled attendance; 7 days on/7 days off with 12-hour shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
$60,000 Stipend
$3,000 IFR Stipend
Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000