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Air Methods

Private helicopter emergency medical services

Helicopter Pilot - Maintenance Support

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMesa, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating or an Airline Transport Pilot certificate for rotorcraft/helicopter is required.
  • A current Class I or Class II medical certificate is required.
  • The candidate must have 1,200 total flight hours, 500 hours as Pilot in Command in category, and 500 hours of turbine time.
  • The candidate must have 100 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 25 hours at night.
  • The candidate must have 50 hours of actual or simulated instrument time in flight and in category.
  • The candidate must be capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft.
  • The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education from a two-year college or technical school, is specified.
  • The candidate must have 2–5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; this experience qualification is marked preferred in the posting.

Responsibilities

  • Operate all assigned aircraft safely and legally at all times.
  • Perform aircraft preservation ground runs and post-maintenance ground runs.
  • Complete a pre-flight inspection before every flight to verify that the aircraft is airworthy, including a complete walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight.
  • Perform post-maintenance test flights for Return to Service in accordance with MOC/ROC requirements.
  • Ferry aircraft as directed under Part 91 rules, VFR only.
  • Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of crew, passengers, cargo, and equipment.
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Conduct detailed flight planning to exacting standards, often with little notice.
  • Perform pre-induction and post-maintenance flights, ground runs, and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and regional leadership.
  • Ensure aircraft are airworthy and weather conditions are appropriate for maintenance operational flights and repositioning ferry flights.
  • Brief and/or supervise personnel associated with aircraft operations, as applicable.
  • Comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Air Methods policies and procedures.
  • Ensure 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Airframe & Powerplant certificate is preferred.
  • Previous experience in dedicated maintenance support, or as a production or post-maintenance test pilot, is preferred.
  • Previous Part 135 experience is preferred.

About the Company

Air Methods

Private helicopter emergency medical services

Air Methods provides emergency air medical transport using a fleet of helicopters and trained clinicians and pilots to move patients quickly to appropriate medical facilities. It serves over 100,000 patients each year and operates 24/7, focusing on rapid response, safety, and high-quality patient care. The service works by dispatching equipped aircraft with medical teams that deliver on-scene and en-route clinical care during transport. The company differentiates itself through its large, round-the-clock operations, comprehensive clinical training, strict flight safety focus, and wide geographic reach as a private helicopter operator. Its goal is to deliver fast, safe, and reliable emergency medical transport to patients in need.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Englewood, CO
Founded
1980

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