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 Carlsbad
Locations
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!
What Carlsbad, NM Offers
A way of surprising people as a place of stunning natural beauty, plus an A+ business growth/cost of living index. Have a memorable experience at the popular Carlsbad Caverns, plus Sitting Bull Waterfall, Lake Carlsbad and Pecos River Recreation (for kayaking, waterskiing, fishing and boat tours), Brantley Lake State Park (for the best dark sky viewing), an outdoors' paradise at Guadalupe Mountains Natl Park, Lincoln Natl Forest, trails for bikers, hikers, runners and backpackers, an Antique Flea Market, Arts & Culture District and a painting bear at the Living Zoo.
Compensation
- Salary Range: ($82,900 - $93,251)
- $40,000 Stipend
- Experience Stipend: Up to $12,000
- 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
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.
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