Wing EMS Pilot – Float Pool; PC​/King Air

Join the Air Methods fixed-wing EMS pilot float pool and help deliver lifesaving air medical transport across the country. You’ll fly PC-12/PC-12 NGX and BE200 aircraft under IFR, transporting medical crews and patients safely to receiving hospitals while upholding all FAA regulations, the AIM, the General Operations Manual (GOM), and company procedures.

Pilots can reside anywhere in the western half of the U.S. and will be assigned nationwide to bases where Air Methods has operational needs. You’ll adapt quickly to varying environments, collaborate with local medical teams, and maintain familiarity with primary and backup aircraft and medical systems.

• Operate company aircraft safely and legally, serving as final authority for the aircraft, passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Conduct thorough preflight inspections before every flight, sign the Daily Flight Log, and perform full walk-arounds before cockpit entry and after each flight.
• Plan and execute detailed IFR flight operations—often on short notice to exacting standards.
• Ensure medical crews are comfortable with the aircraft’s medical interior and systems; maintain familiarity with backup aircraft.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate regularly in company meetings, projects, committees, outreach, and other assigned activities.
• Continuously uphold FAA regulations, the AIM, the company GOM, and Air Methods procedures.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years of related aviation experience and/or training.
• Licenses/Medical: FAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL);
  Instrument rating for category/class;
  Fixed-wing Multiengine rating for twin operations;
  Commercial Single-Engine Land for single-engine operations;
  First or Second Class FAA Medical.
• Recency:
  Flown in category within the previous 24 months.
• Operational requirements:
  Under 70 years of age and ≤ 250 lb.

• 2,500 total flight hours (≥ 2,000 hours in category)
• 1,000 PIC hours in category
• 500 cross-country hours (including ≥ 50 hours at night)
• 500 turbine hours
• 100 night hours
• 100 hours actual instrument time in category

• Base salary: $82,900 – $93,251 annually
• Stipends & bonuses: $3,000 IFR stipend; experience stipend up to $12,000; $15,000 sign-on bonus; ACCRA at 110%
• Off-duty housing availability and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance; AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary legal services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and benefit concierge

Compensation and benefits are subject to company policy and may vary by assignment and experience.

• Balanced 7 on / 7 off schedule
• Nationwide float assignments supporting bases with operational needs
• Collaborative work with medical flight teams in dynamic, mission-driven environments

If you meet the qualifications and are motivated by purpose-driven flying, we’d love to hear from you.