PC-12 Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR) – 7/7 Schedule – Carlsbad, NM

Pilot Assessments; Carlsbad (NM); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Housing provided

Résumé du poste

Pilot Assessments is seeking a qualified pilot to operate PC-12 air medical transport, ensuring safe, legal missions and detailed flight planning. You’ll coordinate with clinicians and maintain strict adherence to flight safety and medical system protocols.

The role requires IFR experience, robust flight hours, and the ability to meet weight and balance limitations. Compensation includes a base stipend of $60,000, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and housing provided.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent plus 2–5 years related experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recent experience: flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• IFR program: 2,500 total hours, 2,000 in category, 1,000 PIC in category, 500 cross-country, 500 turbine, 100 night, 100 instrument time.

Responsabilités

• Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally with final authority over flight safety.
• Perform thorough preflight inspections and sign the Daily Flight Log.
• Complete walk-arounds before cockpit entry and after each flight.
• Maintain familiarity with assigned aircraft and backup aircraft systems.
• Execute detailed flight planning on short notice and document operations to exacting standards.
• Participate in meetings, projects, committees, and community outreach.
• Work as an individual contributor with no supervisory duties.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Formation

Associate’s degree (or equivalent) + 2–5 years experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

Aircraft systems knowledge

Description du poste

The mission

Provide safe, legal, and timely air medical transport in a PC-12, performing rapid, detail-driven flight planning and coordinating seamlessly with clinicians to deliver critical care where it’s needed most.

What you’ll do

• Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally, retaining final authority over all aspects of the flight and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Conduct thorough preflight inspections, verify airworthiness, and sign the Daily Flight Log for each mission.
• Perform complete walk-arounds before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
• Maintain deep familiarity with your assigned aircraft and the medical systems of backup aircraft in the area; ensure the medical team is comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
• Execute detailed flight planning at short notice; complete all required operational documentation to exacting standards.
• Participate in company meetings, projects, committees, activities, and community outreach.
• Operate as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school) plus 2–5 years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recent experience: flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• Flight time minimums for the IFR program:
• 2,500 total hours (including at least 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 time in category.
• Certificates and ratings:
• Commercial Pilot certificate: Single-Engine Land for single-engine operations; Fixed-Wing Multiengine rating required for twin operations.
• Instrument rating appropriate to aircraft category/class (an ATP in category satisfies the instrument requirement).
• FAA First or Second Class Medical certificate.
• Ability to meet aircraft seating, safety, and weight-and-balance limitations.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and professionalism with colleagues, EMS partners, hospitals, and the public.
• Reliability to work the 7-on/7-off schedule with 12-hour shifts and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation (consistent with applicable law).

Schedule, pay, and perks

• Work pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off with 12-hour shifts.
• Base stipend: $60,000.
• Sign-on bonus: $15,000.
• Off-duty housing provided.
• Experience-based pay steps listed: $82,900, $86,216, $89,665, and $93,251 (period not specified).
• Additional posted ranges: Minimum pay USD $104,249.60 per year; maximum pay USD $50.12 per hour.
• Additional benefits information is available via the company benefits page linked in the original posting.

Compensation details are presented as advertised by the employer and may vary based on experience, credentials, and company policy.

Notes and timelines

Internal bidding closes: November 5, 2026