Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

Fixed Wing Pilot at Air Methods operating aircraft in EMS Air Ambulance. Responsible for safe and legal operation of flights with a focus on medical transport.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeLas Cruces • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 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.

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
Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
Regular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)

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

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionDocumentation CompletionEmergency Medical Services (EMS) FamiliarityAircraft Systems KnowledgeMilitary Flight ExperienceCommercial Pilot Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal Relationship ManagementProfessionalismTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills