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Helicopter Pilot

by Air Methods

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Date Posted

November 10, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$82.9K - $93.3K

Cost of Living

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Locations

El Paso, Texas

Application Deadline

December 10, 2026

Description

Overview

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!

Location

El Paso, Texas, offers a unique blend of rich culture, stunning desert landscapes, and a strong sense of community. Nestled along the Franklin Mountains and bordering Mexico, residents enjoy beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant multicultural atmosphere that is reflected in the city's food, traditions, and events. With a relatively affordable cost of living, more than 300 days of sunshine each year, and a reputation as one of the safest large cities in the nation, El Paso provides an excellent quality of life for individuals and families alike.

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.

Compensation

Salary Range: ($82,900 - $93,251)
+ $30,000 Base Stipend
+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
$15,000 Sign On Bonus

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: El Paso, Texas

What aviation pay actually covers in El Paso — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$58,734
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
Median Home Value
$171,700
Gasoline (1 gal)
$2.97
Restaurant Meal
$13.91
Milk (1 L)
$0.83
Eggs (dozen)
$1.82

Rent runs about 21.3% of median income in El Paso — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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