OverviewCareFlight of the Rockies (CFOR)
PC12 (IFR)
Salary Range: ($91,190 - $102,576) with 110% ACCRA
+ $50,000 Stipend
+ $3,000 IFR Stipend
+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
Off-Duty Housing Available
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
**Must meet CFOR minimums**
Location
Living and working in Grand Junction, CO, offers a blend of outdoor adventure and community charm. With access to hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby Rockies, residents enjoy a high quality of life amidst stunning natural landscapes. The city's growing economy, particularly in healthcare, education, and agriculture, provides diverse job opportunities in a supportive local community.
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 Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ 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
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s 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
CareFlight of the Rockies minimums:
- Dual qualification required in the BE200 and PC12
- 2500 hours but 3000 hours preferred
- 1000 hours PIC
- 200 hours night flight time
- 100 hours actual instrument and 500 hours minimum instrument and 1000 hours total instrument preferred
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 time
- 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: 12/16/2025
Minimum payUSD $82,900.00/Yr.
Maximum PayUSD $93,251.00/Hr.
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.
