Air Methods | Pilatus PC12 SET Pilot

About the Role

Air Methods is seeking qualified Fixed Wing Pilots for a pool position, based at their Fort Mohave, Arizona location. This role involves operating EMS air medical aircraft, including the PC12, PC12NGX, and BE200 (IFR). The position is regular full-time and requires the pilot to be available to live anywhere within the PacWest Region (AK, AZ, CA, NV, WA) and be assigned to a base location nationwide where Air Methods has a need.

About the Employer

As a leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods is committed to providing 24/7 air medical transport resources to communities. The company emphasizes safety, work-life balance, and a high-performing culture driven by its teammates.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
• Complete pre-flight inspections to verify aircraft airworthiness.
• Serve as the final authority for aircraft operations and passenger safety.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft and medical systems, ensuring the medical flight team is also familiar.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Perform detailed flight planning to exacting standards with minimal notice.
• Participate in company meetings, activities, projects, and community outreach.
• Adhere to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines.
• Work a 7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, with two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Must maintain a weight not exceeding 250 pounds.
• Must be less than seventy (70) years old.
• Must have flown in the relevant aircraft category within the previous 24 months.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Qualifications

• 2500 total flight hours with a 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 of night flight time.
• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Instrument rating for the category and class of aircraft (ATP rating in category meets this requirement).
• Fixed wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft.
• Commercial single-engine land rating for single-engine aircraft.
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: ($82,900 - $93,251)
• $3,000 IFR Stipend
• Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Off-duty housing is available.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.