Air Methods | Pilatus PC12 SET Pilot

Pilot, Fixed Wing (PC12) - Carlsbad, NM

Air Methods is seeking a skilled and dedicated Fixed Wing Pilot to join their team in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This regular full-time position operates the PC12 aircraft in an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) environment. The role offers a strong work-life balance with a 7 days on/7 days off schedule and is an integral part of a high-performing team dedicated to providing essential air medical transport services.

About the Role

The Pilot is responsible for operating Air Methods aircraft safely and legally. This includes performing pre-flight checks, ensuring aircraft airworthiness, and maintaining final authority over flight operations and the safety of passengers and cargo. The pilot will also be responsible for detailed flight planning, completion of required documentation, and participating in company meetings and outreach activities. This position operates on a 7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness.
• Maintain final authority for aircraft operations and safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems utilized in the operational area.
• Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the aircraft's medical interior and systems.
• Complete all required flight documentation.
• Conduct detailed flight planning to exacting standards with minimal notice.
• Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds.
• Must be less than seventy (70) years old.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Requirements:
  • 2500 total flight hours.
  • Minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
  • 1000 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) in category.
  • 500 hours of cross-country flight time, with at least 50 hours at night.
  • 500 hours of turbine time.
  • 100 hours night flight time.
  • 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement).
  • Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft.
  • Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft.
  • First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate.