Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods Pilots; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Methods in Artesia, NM seeks a rotor wing pilot to transport medical crews and patients under FAR/AIM/GOM guidelines. The role requires meeting VFR flight time and certification requirements, with a focus on safety and operational excellence.

The position offers a $40,000 stipend, off-duty housing, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and a 12-hour shift schedule (7 days on/7 days off). Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience flying rotor-wing aircraft in a commercial or military setting.
• Ability to perform pre-flight checks and ensure airworthiness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork with EMS partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airworthy conditions and regulatory compliance for flights.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight duties including flight logs.
• Maintain safety for passengers, cargo and equipment during operations.
• Conduct detailed flight planning and collaborate with medical teams.

Skills

Pilot experience in rotor wing

Commercial/military flight experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Rotor Wing Pilot - Native Air

Artesia, NMEMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC130 (VFR)$40,000 Stipend, Off-Duty Housing and $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance, 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts). Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Living and working in Artesia, NM means embracing the warm sunshine, friendly community spirit, and the rugged beauty of southeastern New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. Nestled between Roswell (45 min) and Carlsbad (36 min south with world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Brantley Lake State Park for boating and fishing) you’re never far from adventure. The area pulses with annual festivals, local art, and small-town charm, balanced by access to larger hubs like Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, El Paso, and Albuquerque within a few hours’ drive. Outdoor lovers enjoy boating, hiking, fishing, and scenic drives against wide desert skies, while community events and distinctive local culture make every day here unique. Whether you’re drawn by outdoor recreation or a close-knit lifestyle, Artesia is a gateway to the best of the Southwest.

Benefits

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

• 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

Job SummaryResponsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

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 attendanceSubject 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

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.

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

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

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program- Minimum Required Flight Times:

• 2000 total flight hours with minimum of 1500 flight hours in category
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
• 200 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
• 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 100 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 25 hours).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)
• ATP rating in category meets this requirement
• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Internal Bidding Ends: 2/20/2026

Minimum pay

Maximum Pay

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 is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).