Pilot, Fixed Wing

Air Methods

Pilot operating Air Methods aircraft safely and legally for medical transport. Responsibilities include pre-flight checks and compliance with aviation regulations.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeEnglewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a focus on safety and compliance, including proficiency in flight planning and aircraft operations. Holds necessary certifications and ratings to operate various aircraft types, ensuring adherence to aviation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2500 Total Flight Hours2000 Flight Hours In Category1000 Hours PIC In CategoryInstrument RatingFirst OR Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft OperationsPre-Flight InspectionCross-Country FlightTurbine TimeNight Flight TimeFlight In Actual Instrument Conditions

Soft Skills

Safety AwarenessTeam ParticipationCommunity Outreach

Certifications & Qualifications

Fixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsAircraft SystemsMedical SystemsFAA Regulations

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
Perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight
Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
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

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Two to five years’ related experience and/or training
Thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems
Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of cross-country flight time
500 hours of turbine time
100 hours night flight time
100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category
Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)
Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft
Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs