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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

View details for Las Cruces

Locations

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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

Experience 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $82,900 - $93,251

+ Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000

$40,000 Annual Stipend

Off-Duty Housing

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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

Responsibilities

  • 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), and General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM).
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.

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