Helicopter Pilot - Maintenance Support

Overview

Helicopter Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot

Regional Coverage: South Central

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

 

 

 

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

Responsibilities

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 time
• 500 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours turbine time
• 100 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 25 hours of which were at night
• 50 hours actual or simulated instrument time in flight and in category

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
• Current Class I or II medical certificate
• Preferred 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 Required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 2-5 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 preferred
• Previous Part 135 experience preferred

Minimum payUSD $80,000.00/Yr. Maximum PayUSD $90,000.00/Yr. Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

 

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.