Air Ambulance PC-12 Captain (IFR) – Las Cruces, NM

Pilot Assessments; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks a qualified pilot-in-command for fixed-wing medical missions based at the Las Cruces, NM area. You will operate PC-12 aircraft under IFR, ensuring safety, legality, and on-time execution of air-medical flights.

Responsibilities include thorough preflight checks, precise flight planning, and maintaining proficiency with aircraft and medical interior systems to support the medical team. Relocation and growth opportunities noted.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Flown in the category within the last 24 months and weight limit <= 250 lbs.
• 2,500 total hours and 2,000 in category; PIC: 1,000 hours in category.
• Instrument rating for applicable category and class; ATP may satisfy.
• Fixed-wing multiengine rating; Commercial SEL qualification; FAA medical.

Responsibilities

• Operate PC-12 under IFR and in compliance with FAA regs and SOPs.
• Retain final operational authority for safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Conduct preflight inspections, sign Daily Flight Log, and perform full walk-arounds.
• Perform detailed flight planning with short notice and precise standards.
• Maintain familiarity with aircraft and onboard medical systems for the medical team.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach.

Skills

IFR proficiency

Safety-critical ops

Flight scheduling

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Aviation flight planning software

Job description

Your mission

Serve as PIC for Air Methods fixed-wing operations, ensuring every mission is conducted safely, legally, and on time. You’ll execute IFR air-medical flights, complete precise flight planning on short notice, and uphold the highest standards of airmanship while supporting a dedicated medical team.

What you’ll do

• Operate the PC-12 safely and legally under IFR; maintain full compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
• Retain final operational authority for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment on every flight.
• Conduct thorough preflight inspections, sign the Daily Flight Log to verify airworthiness, and perform full walk-arounds before entry and after each flight.
• Perform detailed flight planning to exacting standards, often with little notice.
• Maintain proficiency and familiarity with primary and backup aircraft, including the medical interior and systems; ensure the medical team’s comfort with onboard systems.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.

What you bring

• Education & Experience: Associate degree or equivalent (two-year college/technical school) with 2–5 years related experience/training, or an equivalent combination. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recency & Fitness: Flown in category within the previous 24 months; ability to maintain weight ≤ 250 lbs; under 70 years old.
• Total Hours: 2,500 total time required; 2,000 hours in category.
• PIC: 1,000 hours PIC in category.
• IFR Minimums:
  • 500 hours cross-country (including at least 50 hours at night)
  • 500 hours turbine time
  • 100 hours night
  • 100 hours actual instrument in category
• Credentials:
  • Instrument rating for applicable category and class (ATP in category may satisfy this requirement)
  • Fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft
  • Commercial Single-Engine Land qualification for single-engine aircraft
  • FAA First or Second Class Medical

Pay & benefits

• Compensation: Salary range $82,900–$93,251
• Stipends: $60,000 stipend; $3,000 IFR stipend; experience stipend up to $12,000
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision; company-paid life insurance; AD&D; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance and benefit concierge programs
• Financial: Competitive 401(k); flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement
• Protection: Business travel accident insurance; voluntary legal benefits
• Mobility: Relocation assistance

Roster & lifestyle

• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Shifts: 12 hours
• Operational area: Missions within the assigned regional area from the Las Cruces base