Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

Fixed Wing Pilot operating air ambulance flights at Air Methods. Ensuring safety and compliance in conducting medical transports across operational areas.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeFarmington • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
Responsible for completion of required documentation.
Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)
Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area
Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
Fixed Wing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program - Required Flight Times: 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category, 1,000 hours PIC in category, 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 500 hours Fixed Wing Turbine time, 100 hours of night flight time, 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category
Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
ATP rating in category meets this requirement
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Flight PlanningAircraft OperationFlight HoursFixed Wing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)Commercial RatingInstrument RatingATP RatingCross-Country FlightNight FlightMedical Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsProfessionalismTeam CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to DetailLeadership

Certifications

First Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical Certificate