Part Helicopter Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!
Be a part of something bigger and join a growing and high-performing team that shares your passion for making a difference. 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 every day and year-round.

The Part 91 Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot (Helicopter) will perform post maintenance and preservation ground runs nationally. Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to conduct post maintenance operational check 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.

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:

• Must live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the facility location.
• Schedule will be Monday-Friday (8 hour days) to coincide with the facility schedule.
• Percentage of time spent traveling - 50%

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.

VFR (Flight Hours)
• 1500 hours PIC in Rotor Wing (Helicopter category)
• 500 hours of Rotor Wing turbine time
• 150 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 75 hours of which were at night
• 50 hours total time, if rated, of actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) (for a RW candidate who is FW rated, 25 hours or greater of FW actual or hood Instrument time can reduce the RW required instrument time to 15 hours).
Skills
• AMC Qualified in AS350 
• MOC / ROC qualified in AMC Aircraft types preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Valid & Current Helicopter Commercial License
• Valid & Current Class I or II flight physical completed with medical certificate obtained.
• Valid & Current Helicopter Instrument rating preferred
• Valid & Current Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License preferred
Education & Experience
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred 

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.

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.

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