Air Methods Pilots is seeking a skilled Fixed Wing Pilot to operate a Pilatus PC12 under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) from Las Cruces, New Mexico. This critical role supports 24/7 air medical transport, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of medical crews and patients.
About the Role
The Fixed Wing Pilot will be responsible for operating Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner, ensuring suitability of aircraft and weather conditions for patient transport within the assigned operational area. Key duties include conducting preflight inspections, performing aircraft walk-arounds, and maintaining ultimate authority over aircraft operations and passenger safety. The pilot will also be expected to understand aircraft and medical systems, facilitate familiarity of the medical flight team with medical interiors, complete required documentation, perform detailed flight planning on short notice, and participate in company initiatives and community outreach. This position offers a 7-days-on/7-days-off roster with 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
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Associate degree or equivalent education and experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
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Must be under 250 pounds and less than 70 years old.
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Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
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IFR qualifications require 2,500 total flight hours.
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This includes at least 2,000 hours in category, 1,000 Pilot-In-Command (PIC) hours in category, 500 cross-country hours (at least 50 at night), 500 turbine hours, 100 night flight hours, and 100 hours in actual instrument conditions in category.
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An instrument rating for the applicable category and class is required; an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating in category satisfies this requirement.
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Commercial single-engine land certification is required for single-engine aircraft.
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A first- or second-class FAA medical certificate is mandatory.
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Regular attendance and compliance with Air Methods employment policies are essential.
Qualifications
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Minimum total flight time: 2,500 hours
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Minimum PIC time: 1,000 hours
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Minimum turbine time: 500 hours
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Commercial Pilot License (CPL)