Maintenance Support Pilot Regional RW

Air Methods • Homebased, CA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Support Pilot – Regional (RW) performs pre-induction maintenance flights, post-maintenance flights, ground runs, and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and regional leadership. The pilot is responsible for confirming aircraft airworthiness and appropriate weather conditions for maintenance operational and repositioning ferry flights, and for briefing or supervising associated personnel in aircraft operations as applicable.

The role requires compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures. The pilot ensures 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. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and requires regular scheduled attendance. Travel is greater than 75% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1,200 hours total flight time.
• 500 hours Pilot in Command in category.
• 500 hours turbine time.
• 100 hours cross-country flight time, including 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.
• Ability to maintain qualification in multiple aircraft.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Regular scheduled attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned aircraft safely and legally at all times.
• Perform aircraft preservation and post-maintenance ground runs.
• Complete a pre-flight before every flight to verify the aircraft is airworthy.
• Conduct a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
• Perform post-maintenance test flights for return to service in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Ferry aircraft as directed.
• Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of crew, passengers, cargo, and equipment.
• Ensure aircraft systems and installed equipment are airworthy and operationally functional when the aircraft is released for revenue service.
• Comply with Pilot in Command duties and responsibilities in the Air Methods General Operations Manual.
• Brief and/or supervise associated personnel in aircraft operations as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED