Overview
HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT PILOT (VFR)
Mesa, AZ Facility
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Must live within 50 miles of Maintenance Facility or be willing to relocate
AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! Be a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. As a leader in the air ambulance industry, Air Methods seeks to serve our communities with exceptional resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while leading with safety in a rigorous and meticulous approach beyond standard protocols.
Mesa, AZ delivers the best of desert living with nonstop sunshine, mountain views, and easy access to the energy of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe just minutes away. Outdoor adventure is everywhere—from hiking the rugged Superstition Mountains to boating and tubing along the Salt River.Cool off at nearby lakes like Saguaro Lake or explore scenic canyon waters along the Apache Trail, all within a short drive. In town, you’ve got vibrant culture at the Mesa Arts Center and live shows at the Mesa Amphitheatre. With year-round flying weather, wide-open desert landscapes, and a growing, connected metro area, Mesa is an ideal place to live, work, and chase adventure every day.
The Helicopter Maintenance Support Pilot (Facility) will be primarily assigned to a Maintenance Facility to perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and maintenance 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
- Operate 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 OEM and regulatory requirements
- Ferry aircraft as directed.
- 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 complying with PIC duties and responsibilities in the Air Methods GOM.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: > 50%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
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.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- 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
Skills
- Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft
Computer Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Minimum pay
Maximum Pay
Benefits
For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.
