Rotor Wing Maintenance Pilot – Test & Ferry Flights

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

Job summary

Air Methods in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Helicopter Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot - Rotor Wing to support maintenance flights and ferry operations. The role ensures aircraft are airworthy and compliant with FARs while coordinating with maintenance planning and regional leadership.

Responsibilities include pre/post maintenance flights, ground runs, and flight planning. Ideal candidates have 1200 total hours, PIC and turbine time, and a current medical certificate.

Qualifications

• 1200 hours total time
• 500 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours turbine time
• 100 hours cross-country flight time, at least 25 hours at night
• 50 hours actual or simulated instrument time in flight and in category
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
• Current Class I or II medical certificate
• Preferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

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 Aircraft post maintenance test flights for RTS 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.

Skills

Flight planning

Multi-aircraft qualification

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Air Methods in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Helicopter Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot - Rotor Wing to support maintenance flights and ferry operations. The role ensures aircraft are airworthy and compliant with FARs while coordinating with maintenance planning and regional leadership.

Responsibilities include pre/post maintenance flights, ground runs, and flight planning. Ideal candidates have 1200 total hours, PIC and turbine time, and a current medical certificate.