Pilot Rotor Wing

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while providing our pilots with work life balance. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Launch your aviation career to new heights in Lockhart, Texas, where small-town charm meets big Texas adventure. Just a short drive from the vibrant cities of Austin and San Antonio, you'll enjoy world-class dining, entertainment, and culture while living in the heart of the legendary Barbecue Capital of Texas. Explore the scenic trails, golf course, and outdoor recreation at Lockhart State Park, or spend your days kayaking and relaxing along the nearby San Marcos River. With easy access to the Texas Hill Country, area lakes, and the Gulf Coast for weekend getaways, Lockhart offers an exceptional quality of life for Air Methods pilots who want both mission-driven flying and unforgettable Texas living.

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.

Based upon flight and EMS experience.

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)