Helicopter Pilot

About the role

Rotor Wing Pilot position based in Las Cruces, NM, flying EC135SP2+ and AS350 (VFR) aircraft for Air Methods, a leader in air medical transport. The role offers a $40,000 annual stipend, off‑duty housing, and a $15,000 sign‑on bonus. Air Methods is committed to 24/7 air medical service, pilot work‑life balance, and safety. Living in Las Cruces provides access to the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument, White Sands National Park, year‑round sunshine, stunning sunsets, easy travel to El Paso, and recreation at Elephant Butte Lake State Park.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area.
• Maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and Air Methods policies and procedures.
• Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.
• Complete pre‑flight checks before every flight, verifying airworthiness by signing the Daily Flight Log; perform a full walk