Part 91 Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot
Regional Coverage (PacWest): CA, AZ, NV, WA
$81,525 - $122,250
$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. Air Methods delivers lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients per year, and we only respond when a physician or a first-responder calls us. 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, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!
Job Summary
The Maintenance Support Pilot - Rotor 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 Vision
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
• Operates all 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 test flights for RTS (Return To Service) per MOC/ ROC requirements
• Ferry aircraft as directed under Part 91 Rules, VFR only.
• 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: 7/7
• 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.
Visual Flight Rules Requirements (VFR)
1200 hours total time500 hours PIC in category500 hours turbine time100 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 25 hours of which were at night50 hours actual or simulated instrument time in flight and in category
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, HelicopterCurrent Class I or II medical certificatePreferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Skills
Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraftComputer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookEducation & 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 DisabilitiesEqual 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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