Pilot Rotor Wing

Helicopter Jobs; DeFuniak Springs (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Air Methods is seeking a Maintenance Support Pilot - Rotor Wing at our Mesa, AZ facility to perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post-maintenance flights, ground runs, and ferry flights as directed by maintenance leadership.

You will ensure airworthiness, conduct thorough pre-flight checks, and supervise crew during operations while complying with FARs and OEM guidelines. A 10k sign-on bonus underscores our commitment to experienced pilots.

Formación

• Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of related experience or training.
• Prior Part 135 experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Reports to duty at their assigned facility.
• Operates aircraft safely and legally at all times.
• Perform Aircraft preservation and post-maintenance ground runs.
• Perform pre-flight checks and walk-around inspections.
• Conduct post-maintenance operational flights for Return To Service (RTS).
• Ferry aircraft as directed.
• Ensure systems are airworthy and aircraft are ready for revenue service.
• Maintain detailed flight planning with short notice.

Conocimientos

Capable of maintaining qualification

Computer Skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

• Perform Aircraft preservation ground runs.

Overview

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Helicopter Pilot - Part 91 Maintenance & Operational Support (VFR)

Mesa, AZ Maintenance Facility

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Summary

The Maintenance Support Pilot - Rotor Wing will be primarily assigned to this 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:

• Reports to duty at their assigned facility, unless otherwise directed.
• Complies with PIC duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Air Methods GOM.
• 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 operational 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 completion of required documentation.
• Able to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standard
  

Additional Job Requirements

• Schedule: Primarily Mon-Fri (8 hrs); 5 days on, 2 days off.
• Percentage of time spent traveling: >50%
• MUST live within 1 hour of facility location.
  

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 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 aircraftComputer Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookEducation & 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

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

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 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)

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