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Air Methods

Fixed‑Wing EMS Pool Pilot (PC‑12/BE200) – Home‑Based PacWest, Nationwide Assignments

Fixed‑Wing EMS Pool Pilot (PC‑12/BE200) – Home‑Based PacWest, Nationwide Assignments

Join Air Methods as a regular full‑time fixed‑wing pool pilot supporting life‑saving EMS air‑medical transport. Live anywhere in the PacWest and deploy to bases nationwide on a predictable 7‑on/7‑off schedule.

  • Location: Home‑based, California (PacWest: Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington) with nationwide base assignment
  • Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 12‑hour shifts
  • Fleet: Pilatus PC‑12 / PC‑12 NGX; Beechcraft King Air 200 (IFR)
  • Pay: USD $82,900–$93,251 base + $3,000 IFR stipend + up to $12,000 experience stipend
  • Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000
  • Extras: ACCRA 110%, off‑duty housing availability
  • Employment Type: Regular full‑time

✈️ 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%

📨 Ready to apply?

Bring your fixed‑wing expertise to missions that matter. Apply now to join Air Methods’ nationwide EMS pool and fly meaningful hours on a schedule that fits your life.

Air Methods is recruiting for a regular full‑time fixed‑wing pool pilot role supporting EMS air‑medical transport.