Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

$91K — $102K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent education; Bachelor's preferred
  • 2-5 years of related experience; flight experience counts
  • 2500 total flight hours with 2000 in category
  • 1000 hours PIC in category; 500 hours cross-country
  • Must maintain weight under 250 pounds and be under 70 years old

Responsibilities

  • Operate aircraft safely and legally
  • Perform pre-flight checks for airworthiness
  • Exercise final authority for aircraft operations
  • Ensure medical team familiarity with aircraft systems
  • Complete all required documentation accurately
  • Conduct detailed flight planning on short notice
  • Engage in regular company meetings and community outreach

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement available
  • Full company-paid life insurance
  • Relocation assistance offered
Full Job Description
Overview

Mercy Air

PC12 (IFR)

Salary Range: ($91,820 - $102,576) with 110% ACCRA

+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000

+ $30,000 Stipend

Off Duty Housing

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

 

 

Location

 

Las Vegas is a unique place because it combines world-class entertainment, dazzling nightlife, and iconic architecture in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Known as "The Entertainment Capital of the World," it offers everything from luxury resorts and casinos to themed hotels and spectacular live shows. Its 24/7 energy, neon lights, and the ability to go from a gondola ride at The Venetian to a replica Eiffel Tower in one night make it unlike any other city. Beyond the Strip, Vegas also boasts a growing arts scene, diverse cuisine, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes like Red Rock Canyon.

 

Benefits

 

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Legal
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

  • 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.

 

Additional Job Requirements

  • Regular scheduled attendance. (7/7 schedule - 12 hour shifts)

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method27s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods27 employment practices and policies.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Pay Scale

 

Based upon flight and EMS experience.

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

Education & Experience

  • Associate27s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years27 related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor27s degree preferred

Operation and Safety Requirements:

  • As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds and shall be less than seventy (70) years old.

Skills

  • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment
  • Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program:

  • 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
  • 1000 hours PIC in category.
  • 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
  • 500 hours of turbine
  • 100 hours night flight time
  • 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Instrument rating (for category and class of aircraft)(ATP rating in category meets this requirement)
  • Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin-engine aircraft
  • Commercial single-engine land is required for single-engine aircraft
  • First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.

Internal Bidding Ends: 8/19/2026

Minimum pay Maximum Pay Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.

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