Air Methods is seeking a full-time Fixed Wing Pilot to operate PC12 IFR air ambulance flights from Carlsbad, New Mexico. This role involves ensuring aircraft airworthiness, conducting detailed flight planning, managing operational documentation, and collaborating with the medical flight team. The position offers a 7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts.
About the Role
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Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally, holding final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of all on board and cargo.
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Conduct pre-flight inspections, verify airworthiness, and complete required documentation, including the Daily Flight Log.
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Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the PC12 aircraft and associated medical systems, ensuring the medical flight team is proficient with the interior and systems.
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Execute detailed flight planning under short notice and participate in company activities, projects, and outreach initiatives.
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This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
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Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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Two to five years of related experience and/or training.
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Flight crew members must weigh no more than 250 pounds and be under 70 years of age.
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Pilots must have flown in category within the preceding 24 months.
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IFR program requires 2,500 total flight hours in category, including at least 2,000 hours in category.
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1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) in category.
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500 hours of cross-country flight time, with a minimum of 50 hours at night.
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500 hours of turbine time.
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100 hours of night flight time.
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100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
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An appropriate instrument rating for the aircraft category and class is mandatory; an ATP rating in category will satisfy this requirement.
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Commercial single-engine land certification is required for single-engine aircraft.
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Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
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A First or Second Class FAA Medical certificate is required.
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Ability to perform essential job functions, maintain positive professional relationships, and adhere to the established work schedule and company policies.
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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Instrument rating or ATP rating
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Commercial single-engine land certification or fixed wing multiengine rating
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First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate
Position Details
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Location: Carlsbad, NM, US
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Aircraft: PC12
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Rank: Pilot
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Roster: 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)