Pilot, Fixed Wing

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCarlsbad • New Mexico • 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 operations, safety protocols, and flight planning, with a strong emphasis on maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and ensuring the well-being of passengers and crew. Proficient in managing medical systems and fostering positive relationships within the EMS community.

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2,500 Total Flight Hours1,000 Hours PIC In CategoryInstrument Rating For The CategoryFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateFixed-Wing Multiengine Rating

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationsFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft Airworthiness VerificationMedical Systems Familiarity

Soft Skills

Positive Interpersonal Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

ATP RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land

Industry Keywords

EMSFAA RegulationsAircraft SafetyMedical Flight TeamCross-Country Flight Time

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Complete pre-flight inspections 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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 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
Regular scheduled attendance on a 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shift schedule
Maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Be less than 70 years old
Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,500 total flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
500 hours turbine time
100 hours night flight time
100 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category satisfies 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
Ability to operate aircraft safely and legally
Familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft
Ability to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

$60,000 base stipend
Off-duty housing
$15,000 sign-on bonus
7 days on/7 days off work schedule
12-hour shifts
Industry-leading benefits (details referenced via benefits page)