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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.
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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