{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ad41cccebc7de512bd2e2fe8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad41cccebc7de512bd2e2fe8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad41cccebc7de512bd2e2fe8","title":"Fixed Wing Pilot","description":"Fixed Wing Pilot - Native Air\nLas Cruces, NM\nEMS Air Ambulance Aircraft: PC12 (IFR)\n$60,000 Base Stipend Available\n\nAIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!\nBe a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.\n\nExperience the excitement of living and flying in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where every shift is surrounded by breathtaking desert beauty and a lifesaving mission. Soar above the dramatic Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument and enjoy quick access to the dazzling white dunes of White Sands National Park. This vibrant southwestern community offers year-round sunshine, stunning sunsets, and easy access to El Paso for big-city entertainment and travel. On your days off, escape to Elephant Butte Lake State Park for boating, fishing, and waterfront relaxation. As an Air Methods pilot, you'll enjoy an unmatched combination of adventure, purpose, and an incredible outdoor lifestyle.\n\nBenefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates:\n• Health, Dental and Vision\n• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan\n• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance\n• AD&D Insurance\n• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance\n• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans\n• Tuition Reimbursement\n• Relocation Assistance\n• Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs\n\nResponsible 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.\n\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\nOperates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.\nCompletes 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.\nFinal authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.\nMust 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.\nResponsible for completion of required documentation.\nAble to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.\nParticipates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nAdditional Job Requirements\nRegular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)\nSubject 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.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.\n\nTo 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.\n\nSkills\n• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months\n• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment\n\nOperation 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.\n\nFixed Wing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program - Required Flight Times:\n• 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category\n• 1,000 hours PIC in category\n• 500 hours of cross-country flight time\n• 500 hours Fixed Wing Turbine time\n• 100 hours of night flight time\n• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category\n\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations\n• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)\n• ATP rating in category meets this requirement\n• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.\n\nEducation & Experience\n• 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\n• Bachelor’s degree preferred\n\nInternal Bidding ends 7/20/2026","company":"Air Methods","rawCompany":"air methods","city":"Las Cruces","state":"NM","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-21T05:32:53.175Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-2012.00","title":"Commercial Pilots","slug":"commercial-pilots"},{"code":"53-2011.00","title":"Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers","slug":"airline-pilots-copilots-and-flight-engineers"},{"code":"55-1011.00","title":"Air Crew Officers","slug":"air-crew-officers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"481219","title":"Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation","slug":"other-nonscheduled-air-transportation"},{"code":"481111","title":"Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation","slug":"scheduled-passenger-air-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Fixed Wing Pilot","description":"Fixed Wing Pilot - Native Air\nLas Cruces, NM\nEMS Air Ambulance Aircraft: PC12 (IFR)\n$60,000 Base Stipend Available\n\nAIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!\nBe a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.\n\nExperience the excitement of living and flying in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where every shift is surrounded by breathtaking desert beauty and a lifesaving mission. Soar above the dramatic Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument and enjoy quick access to the dazzling white dunes of White Sands National Park. This vibrant southwestern community offers year-round sunshine, stunning sunsets, and easy access to El Paso for big-city entertainment and travel. On your days off, escape to Elephant Butte Lake State Park for boating, fishing, and waterfront relaxation. 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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.\n\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\nOperates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner.\nCompletes 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.\nFinal authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment.\nMust 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.\nResponsible for completion of required documentation.\nAble to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.\nParticipates regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nAdditional Job Requirements\nRegular scheduled attendance - 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts)\nSubject 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.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.\n\nTo 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.\n\nSkills\n• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous 24 months\n• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment\n\nOperation 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.\n\nFixed Wing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program - Required Flight Times:\n• 2,500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2,000 hours in category\n• 1,000 hours PIC in category\n• 500 hours of cross-country flight time\n• 500 hours Fixed Wing Turbine time\n• 100 hours of night flight time\n• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category\n\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations\n• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft)\n• ATP rating in category meets this requirement\n• First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required.\n\nEducation & Experience\n• 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\n• Bachelor’s degree preferred\n\nInternal Bidding ends 7/20/2026","datePosted":"2026-05-21T05:32:53.175Z","dateModified":"2026-05-21T05:32:53.175Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Air Methods","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Las Cruces","addressRegion":"NM","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ad41cccebc7de512bd2e2fe8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad41cccebc7de512bd2e2fe8"}}