Crew - pilot

EMS Air Ambulance Aircraft: PC12 (IFR)
$50,000 Base Stipend + Off-Duty Housing + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Just an hour from Durango for extended fun, local events include the Connie Mack World Series (July), the Riverfest and the Totah Festival (Sept), enjoy fishing and boating at Navajo Lake, hiking in the San Juan National Forest and De-Na-Zin Wilderness, biking along the Animas Riverwalk, or visiting the rich cultural experiences in Chaco Culture National Historical Park and the Aztec Ruins UNESCO World Heritage site. Ranked as the #1 most Diverse Place to Live in NM.
Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs
Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
Completes pre‑flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign‑off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
Regular scheduled attendance – 7 days on/7 days off (12‑hour shifts)

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
Skills • Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
Operation and Safety Requirements: As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.
100 hours of night flight time
~Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.
or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre‑employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post‑accident).
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