Temporary Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

Temporary Fixed Wing Pilot for EMS Air Ambulance utilizing PC12 aircraft. Ensuring flight safety, compliance, and providing medical transport in Farmington, NM with a focus on community service.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeFarmington • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $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.
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.
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
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old
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.
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred

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 OperationsFlight PlanningAircraft SafetyCross-Country FlightFixed Wing TurbineNight FlightInstrument FlightPilot In Command (PIC)Commercial RatingATP Rating

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsProfessionalismTeam CollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications

First Class FAA Medical CertificateSecond Class FAA Medical Certificate