About This Role
George J. Priester Aviation seeks a Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance Pilot to fly the King Air 200 single-pilot in air ambulance operations based in Durango, CO (DRO), supporting Flight for Life Colorado / Mayo Aviation critical-care flights across the Front Range and surrounding states. Part 135 / Part 91 environment, ~800-mile average mission, 7-on/7-off schedule, 12-hour shifts. Salary $117,500/year.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operating the King Air 200 as a single-pilot in air ambulance operations.
- Maintaining readiness in the Durango, CO (DRO) facility for critical-care flights averaging 800 miles throughout the Front Range and surrounding states.
- Performing thorough pre-flight inspections, ensuring aircraft airworthiness, and complying with FAA and company regulations.
- Supervising the safe loading of patients, medical crew, equipment, and baggage, ensuring weight and balance standards are met.
- Coordinating with ground crews and medical teams to ensure efficient communication and mission success.
- Upholding FAA regulations, Flight for Life procedures, company flight operations manuals, and contributing to Mayo Aviation's Safety Management System.
Requirements
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, with a valid U.S. passport.
- Strong working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Current First Class Medical Certificate and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- Minimum flight experience: 2,500 hours total time, 500 hours multi-engine, 1,000 hours PIC.
- Proven impeccable safety record.
- Single-pilot, mountain terrain experience preferred but not required.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Must live within one hour of Durango, CO (DRO) or be willing to relocate.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.