Helicopter Pilot - Maintenance Support

Air Methods Pilots; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Competitive 401(k)

Life Insurance (Company-Paid)

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a Helicopter Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot in the Mesa, AZ area to support rotor-wing operations. You will perform pre-induction and post-maintenance flights, ferry flights, and ground runs under FAR guidelines while ensuring airworthiness and safety in mission-critical conditions.

The role requires diverse certifications, multi-aircraft qualification maintenance, and strong planning skills.

Qualifications

• Strong flight planning and operational discipline.
• Ability to manage aircraft ground runs and ferry flights.
• Proven communication and teamwork in high-stress settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely and legally at all times.
• Perform ground runs before and after maintenance.
• Complete pre-flight checks and post-flight documentation.
• Conduct RTS test flights per requirements.
• Ferry aircraft under Part 91 with VFR.
• Ensure safety of crew and equipment.

Skills

Flight planning

Safety focus

Team coordination

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Helicopter Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot

Regional Coverage: South Central

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!

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!

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

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

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 pay

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

For more information 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

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 discharge 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)

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.

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