Fixed Wing Pilot

About the role

Overview: Native Air PC12 (IFR) position with Air Methods, leader in the air medical industry, seeking exceptional pilots to provide 24/7 air medical transport. Location: Las Cruces, NM, offering rich history, desert beauty, outdoor recreation, lower cost of living, vibrant arts and cultural scene, access to hiking, mountain biking, national parks, and New Mexico State University.

Job Summary: Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Completes pre‑flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log.
• Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational area and also ensures that the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems.
• Responsible for completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Regular scheduled attendance: 7 days on/7 days off (12‑hour shifts).

Pay

Salary range: $82,900 – $93,251 per year.

Additional stipends: $60,000 stipend, $3,000 IFR stipend, Experience stipend up to $12,000.

Pay scale based on flight and EMS experience:

• STEP A: $82,900
• STEP B: $86,216
• STEP C: $89,665
• STEP D: $93,251

Minimum pay: $82,900.00/Yr. Maximum pay: $93,251.00/Hr.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Competitive 401(k