Helicopter Pilot - Part 91 Maintenance/Operational Support - PacWest

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

 

 

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!

 

 

The Part 91 Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot - Rotor Wing will perform post maintenance and preservation ground runs within the designated region. Responsible for ensuring aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to conduct post maintenance operational check 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.

 

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

 

• 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

 

 

• Schedule: Primarily Mon-Fri (8 hrs).  
• Percentage of time spent traveling: Up to 90%

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.

 

 

• 1000-1500 hours PIC in Rotor Wing (Helicopter category)
• 500 hours of Rotor Wing turbine time
• 150 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 75 hours of which were at night
• 50 hours total time, if rated, of actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count)

 

 

• Valid & Current Helicopter Commercial License
• Valid & Current Class I or II flight physical completed with medical certificate obtained.
• Valid & Current Helicopter Instrument rating preferred
• Valid & Current Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License preferred

 

 

• MOC / ROC qualified in aircraft types (preferred)

• Capable of being AMC-qualified in multiple aircrafts (AS350, B407, B429, EC130, EC135, EC145)

 

 

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

 

 

• 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)

Pay Range

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

 

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