Check Airman

Air Methods Corporation; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 89,650 - 134,475; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods Corporation in Denver is seeking a Temporary Helicopter Check Airman - Part 135 - EC130/135 VFR to provide oversight, safety and qualification for pilots. Expect classroom, aircraft, or simulator training with potential homebase and 7/7 travel.

The role involves evaluating operations, conducting initial and recurrent training, and supporting training program development while ensuring compliance with FARs. DOT/FAA testing applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years related experience and/or training.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred.
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferred; Commercial/Instrument rating required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety, flight ops, maintenance, and procedures per the General Operations Manual.
• Conduct initial and recurrent ground and flight training sessions.
• Deliver transition, differences, and ROC ground/flight training.
• Correct and report out-of-compliance issues;coordinate with ACP/Directors as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing flight and ground training schedules.
• Ensure standardized training/checking procedures are followed.
• Assist in pilot record keeping in accordance with FARs.
• Submit required reports promptly and accurately.
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full-motion simulators.
• Assist in developing aircraft checklists and Pilot Training Programs.
• Contribute to indoctrination and various ground/flight training (including NVG).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Training programs

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

ATP rating preferred

Commercial/Instrument rating required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Temporary Helicopter Check Airman - Part 135 - EC130/135 VFR

Denver Based

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!Be a part of something bigger and join a team where your passion makes a real difference! Discover personal fulfillment and growth with us. As leaders in the industry, we welcome exceptional pilots to partner with us in serving communities nationwide with top-tier air medical transport resources. Elevate your career with a supportive 7 days on/7 days off (12-hour shifts) work-life balance, where your safety and well-being are paramount, and your contribution truly matters in making a lasting impact on the lives we care for year-round.

Job Summary:Company instructor who performs an oversight, safety and qualification role for Helicopterpilots undergoing evaluation. Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, an aircraft, or in a flight simulator. May be homebased with travel on a 7/7 schedule.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluate operational compliance including all aspects of safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and other procedures and policies as described in the General Operations Manual
• Initial and Recurrent training (ground and flight)
• Transition, differences and ROC (restricted operations checks) ground and flight training
• Will correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately. When unable to be corrected immediately, the CA will coordinate with the ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director as appropriate to ensure the problem is corrected
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules
• Ensure that standardized training and checking procedures, provided by the certificate are adhered to
• Assist the CP and ACP in all pilot record keeping requirements in accordance with applicable FARs and policies
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules
• Submit required reports in a timely manner
• Expected to operate advanced aviation training devices and operate full motion simulators as required
• Assist the CP in the development of the aircraft checklist and Air Methods' Pilot Training Programs
• Will assist in development and conduct (as appropriate): Basic Indoctrination Training, initial and recurrent ground training, initial and recurrent flight training, instrument training (ground and flight), and night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight)
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 general education degree (GED); and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferredCommercial/Instrument rating required
• Must meet total flight hour requirements

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent training)
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one year

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

Minimum pay

USD $89,650.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $134,475.00/Yr.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)