Back Returning Candidate? Log back in! Fixed Wing Pilot - Maintenance Support (National) ID 2024-5968 Category Aviation Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Location US- Overview

Maintenance Support Pilot: Fixed Wing

National Support

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

 

 AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!  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, and while providing our pilots with work life balance. For over four decades, Air Methods has been dedicated to emergency air medical transport, focusing on patient quality of care and safety in aviation. We deliver lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients per year, and when we are asked to deploy, we answer the call and do everything in our power to save a life. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture driven by teammates who deliver on being the best!

 

Job Summary

The Maintenance Support Pilot - Fixed Wing will perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and regional leadership. Responsible for ensuring aircraft are airworthy and weather conditions are appropriate to conduct maintenance operational flights and repositioning ferry flights.  Responsible for briefing and/or supervising all associated personnel in aircraft operations as applicable.  Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) as applicable, and a thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring Air Methods aircraft are returned to revenue service fully operational, and capable of performing the air medical mission in accordance with OEM guidelines and supplemental type certificates.

 

Benefits:  A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates:

Health, Dental and VisionCompetitive 401(k) Retirement PlanFull Company-Paid Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending/Health Savings Account PlansTuition ReimbursementRelocation AssistancePlus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

Operates assigned aircraft in a safe and legal manner at all times (100%).Perform Aircraft preservation ground runs.Perform Aircraft post maintenance ground runs.Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition. Perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.Perform Aircraft post maintenance operational flights for RTS (Return To Service) per OEM and regulatory requirementsFerry aircraft as directed.Complies with PIC duties and responsibilities in the Air Methods GOM.Responsible for ensuring all aircraft systems and installed equipment are airworthy and operationally functional when released for revenue service.Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of crew, passengers, cargo and equipment.Responsible for completion of required documentation.Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards.

 Additional Job Requirements

Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off (subject to change)   Percentage of time spent traveling: Greater than 75% Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Instrument Flight Rules Requirements (IFR)

1200 hours total time500 hours PIC in category250 hours turbine time500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 100 hours of which were at night75 hours actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours of which were in flight and in category

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: SEL (additionally, MEL preferred)Current Class I or II medical certificatePreferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

 Skills

Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft

Computer Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED RequiredAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school2-5 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)Previous experience in dedicated maintenance support, or as production or post-maintenance test pilot preferredPrevious Part 135 experience preferred

Pay Range

USD $81,525.00 - USD $122,250.00 /Yr.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident). 

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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