Fixed‑Wing EMS Pool Pilot (PC‑12/BE200) – Home‑Based PacWest, Nationwide Assignments

Pilot Assessments; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Travel coverage

Job summary

Air Methods is recruiting for a regular full-time fixed-wing pool pilot role supporting EMS air‑medical transport. You will fly under IFR from a home base with nationwide deployments, maintaining high safety and operational standards.

The ideal candidate holds an FAA CPL with instrument rating, a current medical certificate, and multiengine/ single-engine commercial ratings, plus 2–5 years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits and relocation support may apply.

Qualifications

• Active FAA CPL with instrument rating.
• First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Multiengine rating for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Commercial single-engine land rating.
• 2–5 years of related experience or training; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to meet physical standards (<= 250 lbs and <70 years).
• Currency: flown in category within the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy prior to transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals.
• Exercise final authority for safe, legal operation of aircraft, passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning and inspections; sign the Daily Flight Log to verify airworthiness and perform full walk-arounds.
• Remain proficient with aircraft and medical backup systems; ensure the medical team is familiar with the cabin and equipment.
• Execute detailed flight planning on short notice to exacting standards.
• Complete required documentation and participate in meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach.

Skills

CPL with instrument rating

FAA Medical Certificate

Multiengine rating

Commercial single-engine

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

What you’ll do

• Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy prior to transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals.
• Exercise final authority for safe, legal operation of Air Methods aircraft, passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning and inspections before every flight; sign the Daily Flight Log to verify airworthiness and perform full walk‑arounds before and after flights.
• Remain proficient with aircraft systems and medical backup systems; ensure the medical team is familiar and comfortable with the cabin and equipment.
• Execute detailed flight planning on short notice to exacting standards.
• Complete required documentation and participate in company meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach.

What you’ll bring

• Licenses/Medical: Active FAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument rating appropriate to aircraft category/class (an ATP in category satisfies the instrument requirement); First‑ or Second‑Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Ratings: Fixed‑wing multiengine rating for twin‑engine aircraft; Commercial single‑engine land for single‑engine aircraft.
• Currency: Flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• Minimum flight time (IFR program):
  • 2,500 total hours (fixed‑wing)
  • 2,000 hours in category
  • 1,000 hours PIC in category
  • 500 hours cross‑country (including at least 50 hours at night)
  • 500 hours turbine
  • 100 hours night
  • 100 hours actual instrument conditions in category
• Education/Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college/technical school plus 2–5 years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional qualities: Reliable attendance, strong communication, and positive relationships with colleagues, EMS partners, hospitals, and the public.
• Physical standards: Flight‑crew personnel must weigh no more than 250 lbs and be less than 70 years old.

Your operating environment

• Operate PC‑12/PC‑12 NGX and BE200 aircraft under IFR.
• Deploy from a home base in the PacWest to Air Methods bases nationwide based on operational need.
• Work a consistent 7‑on/7‑off roster with 12‑hour duty periods.

Benefits & rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending account plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑paid life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary legal coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Employee assistance and benefit concierge services
• $3,000 IFR stipend; up to $12,000 experience stipend
• $15,000 sign‑on bonus
• Off‑duty housing availability
• ACCRA 110%

Air Methods is recruiting for a regular full‑time fixed‑wing pool pilot role supporting EMS air‑medical transport.