IFR Pilot at Air Methods

Compensation

$82,900 – $93,251/yr

Location: Iowa
Type: Full-time
Posted: Dec 31, 2025

Description

Air Methods is seeking an exceptional Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Pilot to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for medical transport. The pilot will be responsible for operating aircraft safely and legally, performing pre-flight checks, and maintaining thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures. This role involves detailed flight planning, participation in company meetings, and adherence to FAA regulations.

Required Skills

Rotor wing turbine
Instrument rating
Cross-country flight
Night flight
Medical certificate

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Associate's degree or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
Required Previous Experiences: 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC (50 hours of unaided can be substituted for by 100 hours of NVG time, but cannot be reduced below 50 hours of unaided time)
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours which were in flight in an aircraft including 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category

About Air Methods

Air Methods

air ambulance servicesCO, US1001-5000

Our air ambulance services help 100,000+ people every year with lifesaving transport. With industry-leading clinical training and flight safety, we're ready for the call 24/7.