Aviation Maintenance Pilot: Flight Ops & Check Flights

Global Medical Response; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Flight, a regional aviation maintenance provider, seeks an Aviation Maintenance Pilot to perform check flights and maintenance support at the Albuquerque facility. The role reports to the DAFO and interacts with maintenance, operations, and safety teams.

You will operate under FAA and company procedures, maintain records, and participate in after-hours support as needed. This position offers up to $100,000 DOE and feasible career growth within GMR’s Guardian Flight network.

Qualifications

• Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) required.
• Ability to interpret, apply and communicate complex technical data about aircraft systems.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours and on-call support including travel, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong work ethic, customer service, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to contribute to Maintenance and Company goals.
• Valid and unexpired driver’s license.
• Current FAA Medical Certificate (First or Second Class).
• 1,200 total flight hours.
• 100 PIC hours in a Multi-Engine Aircraft.
• 500 cross country hours.
• 100 Night hours.
• 75 Instrument hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-maintenance visual inspections, ground runs, and operational check flights.
• Performs aircraft repositioning flights as needed for maintenance and operations.
• Ensures quality and readiness after maintenance, including interior/exterior condition and required documentation.
• Keeps Electronic Flight Bags, Pilot Operating Handbooks, and Flight Manuals up to date for return to service.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation for risk, shifts, and load manifests.
• Collaborates with Maintenance, Operations, Dispatch, QA, and Safety teams.
• Maintains required certifications and ongoing training focused on aircraft systems.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Skills

C-AMEL

Technical data interpretation

On-call travel

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

FAA Medical Certificate

Total flight hours

PIC hours (Multi-Engine)

Cross-country hours

Night hours

Instrument hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Mechanic's Certificate (Airframe & Powerplant)

Job description

Guardian Flight, a regional aviation maintenance provider, seeks an Aviation Maintenance Pilot to perform check flights and maintenance support at the Albuquerque facility. The role reports to the DAFO and interacts with maintenance, operations, and safety teams.

You will operate under FAA and company procedures, maintain records, and participate in after-hours support as needed. This position offers up to $100,000 DOE and feasible career growth within GMR’s Guardian Flight network.