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

✈️ Join Air Methods as an Air Ambulance PC-12 Captain

Air Methods is hiring a Fixed-Wing Captain to operate a Native Air Pilatus PC-12 under IFR for life-saving air-medical transport across the Las Cruces, New Mexico area. As the Pilot in Command, you’ll transport medical crews and patients safely and efficiently while maintaining full operational authority and strict adherence to FAA regulations and company procedures. This role follows a balanced 7-on/7-off schedule with 12-hour shifts.

  • Base: Las Cruces, NM, United States
  • Aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 (IFR)
  • Operation: Air-medical transport (Native Air)
  • Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour shifts
  • License required: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)

🧭 Your mission

Serve as PIC for Air Methods fixed-wing operations, ensuring every mission is conducted safely, legally, and on time. You’ll execute IFR air-medical flights, complete precise flight planning on short notice, and uphold the highest standards of airmanship while supporting a dedicated medical team.

🧰 What you’ll do

  • Operate the PC-12 safely and legally under IFR; maintain full compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
  • Retain final operational authority for the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment on every flight.
  • Conduct thorough preflight inspections, sign the Daily Flight Log to verify airworthiness, and perform full walk-arounds before entry and after each flight.
  • Perform detailed flight planning to exacting standards, often with little notice.
  • Maintain proficiency and familiarity with primary and backup aircraft, including the medical interior and systems; ensure the medical team’s comfort with onboard systems.
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach.

📋 What you bring

  • Education & Experience: Associate degree or equivalent (two-year college/technical school) with 2–5 years related experience/training, or an equivalent combination. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Recency & Fitness: Flown in category within the previous 24 months; ability to maintain weight ≤ 250 lbs; under 70 years old.
  • Total Hours: 2,500 total time required; 2,000 hours in category.
  • PIC: 1,000 hours PIC in category.
  • IFR Minimums:
    • 500 hours cross-country (including at least 50 hours at night)
    • 500 hours turbine time
    • 100 hours night
    • 100 hours actual instrument in category
  • Credentials:
    • Instrument rating for applicable category and class (ATP in category may satisfy this requirement)
    • Fixed-wing multiengine rating for twin-engine aircraft
    • Commercial Single-Engine Land qualification for single-engine aircraft
    • FAA First or Second Class Medical

🌟 Pay & benefits

  • Compensation: Salary range $82,900–$93,251
  • Stipends: $60,000 stipend; $3,000 IFR stipend; experience stipend up to $12,000
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision; company-paid life insurance; AD&D; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance and benefit concierge programs
  • Financial: Competitive 401(k); flexible spending account (FSA) plans
  • Growth: Tuition reimbursement
  • Protection: Business travel accident insurance; voluntary legal benefits
  • Mobility: Relocation assistance

📅 Roster & lifestyle

  • Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
  • Shifts: 12 hours
  • Operational area: Missions within the assigned regional area from the Las Cruces base
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