AIR METHODS — Quartzite, Arizona
Pay: $62,900–$93,251 per year
Intrastate CariFlight 8 8407 (VFR) • Salary Range: $62,900 - $93,251 • $25,000 Stipend • Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000 Off Duty Housing Available $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!
Air Methods is the largest air ambulance company in the nation. We seek 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 encouraging your entire Air Methods life balance. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety for/from every time we come join our growing and high-performing culture, supported by teammates who deliver on being the best.
Location
Consider moving to Quartzite, Arizona, for a unique blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and vibrant lifestyle. Nestled in the captivating Sonoran Desert, Quartzite offers stunning desert landscapes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a welcoming community. Enjoy hiking the animal gem and mineral shows that caters to your love for nature and hobbies. Embrace a close-knit community of like-minded individuals, whether you're a snowbird seeking winter warmth or an adventure seeker. Explore the picturesque Bureau of Land Management land.
With its quirky attractions, art scene, and historic sites, Quartzite presents an engaging and one-of-a-kind long experience amidst Arizona's captivating desert backdrop.
Benefits
Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package crafted with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind.
Health, Dental and Vision Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans Health Savings Account (HSA) 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 for weather 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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
Operates Air Methods aircraft in a safe and airworthy condition 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 each flight and ensure all required inspections and maintenance are completed. Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment. Responsible for maintaining all required logs and medical systems of backup aircraft utilized at operational sites and also ensures that the medical flight crew has a healthier and comfortable flight environment. Responsible for completion of required documentation Able to conduct detailed flight planning with the intent to exacting standards Responsible for maintaining all required airworthiness activities, activities, 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 Methods' 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
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 to qualified employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay Scale
Based on flight and EMS experience.
Education & Experience
Associate's degree (A.A.) in a field unrelated from two-year college or technical school and two to five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and Bachelor's degree preferred
Operation and Safety Requirements
As a member of the Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a current medical certificate and possess a valid driver's license and a valid passport (if you wish to).
Skills
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public and strives to maintain a safe and professional working environment. Pilot must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program:
2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 flight hours in category 1000 hours PIC in category 500 hours of rotor wing 250 hours actual or simulated instrument time 100 hours unaired night as PIC (50 hours of unaired can be substituted by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaired time) 50 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (for a RW candidate who is RW rated, 100 hours or greater of PIC actual or hood instrument time can be reduced to 50 hours)
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 Current medical certificate (First or Second Class)
Internal Bidding Ends: 5/13/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Air Methods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of other employees or applicants. However, employees who have access to 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, except as otherwise permitted by law.
Any employee who believes they have been subjected to discrimination may respond to a formal complaint of charge. (b) In furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC), the contractor is required to furnish information requested by the EEOC and to permit access to records. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.
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