Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods Pilots; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base stipend / off-duty housing

Sign-on bonus

7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)

Career with Air Methods

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking pilots for the Carlsbad, NM base with a 7 days on/7 days off schedule and 12-hour shifts. The role offers a $60,000 base stipend and off-duty housing, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus to join a leading air medical transport team.

Ideal candidates will have IFR experience, meet the flight-hour requirements, and be prepared to operate safely and professionally while supporting communities nationwide year-round.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally.
• Familiar with IFR procedures and flight planning requirements.
• Maintain weight and age restrictions as specified.

Responsibilities

• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre-flight checks and sign off Daily Flight Log.
• Maintain authority for aircraft operations and passenger safety.
• Conduct flight planning with accuracy and discretion.
• Attend meetings and participate in projects and community outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EMS coordination

Education

AA degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

FW Air Ambulance - Aircraft: PC12 (IFR)

$60,000 Base Stipend / Off-Duty Housing

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! Be a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts) work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.

What Carlsbad, NM offers: A memorable experience at the popular Carlsbad Caverns, plus Sitting Bull Waterfall, Lake Carlsbad and Pecos River Recreation (for kayaking, waterskiing, fishing and boat tours), Brantley Lake State Park (for the best dark sky viewing), an outdoors' paradise at Guadalupe Mountains Natl Park, Lincoln Natl Forest, trails for bikers, hikers, runners and backpackers, an Antique Flea Market, Arts & Culture District and a painting bear at the Living Zoo. A place of stunning natural beauty and an A+ business growth and cost of living index.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance. 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts).

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay Scale

Based upon flight and EMS experience.

• STEP A: $82,900
• STEP B: $86,216
• STEP C: $89,665
• STEP D: $93,251

Education & Experience

• 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

Operation and Safety Requirements:

• As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Skills

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
• Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program:

• 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 time
• 100 hours night flight time
• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
• 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.

Internal Bidding Ends: 11/5/26

Minimum pay

USD $82,900.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $93,251.00/Hr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.