12 November 2026
Priester Aviation | Pilot
Durango, United States
About the Role
Priester Aviation seeks a qualified Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance Pilot to operate a King Air 200 aircraft for Flight for Life® missions from its Durango, Colorado facility. This role involves single-pilot critical-care flights, including patient and organ transport, as well as search-and-rescue support. The pilot will work within a Part 135 and Part 91 operating environment, coordinating closely with medical teams, ground crews, and company operations.
About the Employer
Priester Aviation is a leading provider of aviation services, committed to safety and excellence in flight operations.
Requirements
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- A valid U.S. passport.
- Strong working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
- A current First Class Medical Certificate.
- An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP_UNRESTRICTED or ATP_RESTRICTED).
- Minimum 2,500 hours of total flight time.
- Minimum 500 hours of multi-engine experience.
- Minimum 1,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
- An impeccable safety record.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Must reside within one hour of Durango, Colorado, or be willing to relocate.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
- Single-pilot and mountain-terrain experience is preferred but not required.
Role Responsibilities
- Operate the King Air 200 as a single pilot in air ambulance operations.
- Maintain readiness at the Durango facility for critical-care flights.
- Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections and confirm aircraft airworthiness.
- Comply with all FAA regulations and company procedures.
- Supervise the safe loading of patients, medical crew, equipment, and baggage, ensuring weight-and-balance standards are met.
- Coordinate with ground crews and medical teams.
- Adhere to Flight for Life® procedures and company flight operations manuals.
- Participate in Priester Aviation’s Safety Management System.
Position Details
- Location: Durango, CO
- Aircraft: King Air 200
- Roster: 7 days on / 7 days off