Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

Pilot operating aircraft for Air Methods air medical transport to ensure safe conditions. Completing pre-flight checks and responsible for overall safety of aircraft and crew.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeIdaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive flight experience with a minimum of 2500 total flight hours, including 2000 hours in category and 1000 hours as Pilot in Command. Holds necessary certifications such as Instrument Rating and FAA Medical Certificate, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

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

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningAircraft OperationPre-Flight InspectionCross-Country FlightTurbine Flight ExperienceNight Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight Conditions

Soft Skills

Safety AwarenessTeam CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Fixed Wing Multiengine RatingCommercial Single-Engine Land

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsAircraft SafetyMedical SystemsFlight DocumentationCommunity Outreach

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
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
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

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
500 hours of turbine
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