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

Air Methods; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D / disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in the United States seeks an experienced pilot to command the PC-12 under IFR, transporting medical crew and patients within the designated area. You will exercise final authority for operations and ensure passenger, cargo, and equipment safety while maintaining FAA compliance and company standards.

The role features a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule with a 24/7 air medical operation and robust benefits including medical, retirement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, and relocation

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• FAA Commercial Single-Engine Land with Instrument Rating (ATP in category satisfies instrument requirement).
• Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• 2,500 hours total flight time.
• 2,000 hours in category; 1,000 PIC hours in category.
• 500 hours cross-country (including at least 50 hours at night).
• 500 hours turbine time.
• 100 hours night.
• 100 hours instrument (Actual) in category.
• Recent flight experience in category within the last 24 months.
• Strong CRM, sound judgment, and a proactive, safety-first mindset.
• Ability to meet fitness-for-duty standards and aircraft weight-and-balance limitations.
• Regular, reliable attendance and adherence to Air Methods employment policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely and legally command PC-12 under IFR transporting medical crew and patients in the assigned area.
• Exercise final authority for aircraft operations and safety of all aboard.
• Conduct preflight planning and risk assessment including weather, fuel, and route.
• Complete preflight inspection and sign Daily Flight Log; walk-arounds before/after flight.
• Maintain FAA compliance and company standards, docs, reporting.
• Coordinate with medical team and understand medical systems and backup aircraft.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach as aviation ambassador.

Skills

Flight time

CRM

Safety-first mindset

Teamwork

Weight-and-balance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

What you’ll do

• Command Native Air’s PC-12 safely and legally under IFR, transporting medical crew and patients within the assigned operational area.
• Exercise final authority for aircraft operations, ensuring the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment at all times.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning and risk assessment on short notice, including weather, performance, fuel, and route considerations.
• Complete a preflight inspection and sign the Daily Flight Log before every flight; perform full walk-arounds before entry and after each flight.
• Maintain compliance with FAA regulations and company operating standards, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the medical team, ensuring familiarity with the medical interior and systems; understand backup aircraft and medical systems used in the area.
• Participate in company meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach as a visible aviation ambassador.

What you’ll bring

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent education/experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certificates: FAA Commercial Single-Engine Land with Instrument Rating (ATP in category satisfies instrument requirement).
• Medical: Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• Total Time: 2,500 hours total flight time.
• In Category: 2,000 hours in category; 1,000 PIC hours in category.
• Cross-Country: 500 hours (including at least 50 hours at night).
• Turbine: 500 hours.
• Night: 100 hours.
• Instrument (Actual): 100 hours in category.
• Currency: Recent flight experience in category within the last 24 months.
• Professional standards: Strong CRM, sound judgment, and a proactive, safety-first mindset.
• Operational readiness: Ability to meet fitness-for-duty standards and aircraft weight-and-balance limitations.
• Team fit: Regular, reliable attendance and adherence to Air Methods employment policies.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary legal coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Employee assistance and benefit concierge programs

Roster: 7 days on / 7 days off. This role supports a 24/7 air medical operation.

How to stand out

• PC-12 and/or air medical (HAA/EMS) experience
• High-density altitude, desert, or mountainous IFR experience
• Demonstrated community engagement and teamwork with clinical partners

Ready to fly a purposeful mission with a predictable 7/7 schedule and robust support?