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Air Methods

Private helicopter emergency medical services

Check Airman - IFR RW

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 14
Full-timeGreenwood Village, CO, USA$114k - $119k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience.
  • A Commercial/Instrument rating is required.
  • Must meet total flight hour requirements.
  • Must have CFI/CFII (Rotor wing) or be willing to obtain it within one year.
  • Must be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per DOT/FAA requirements, including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing.
  • Ability to implement initial and recurrent training programs.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate operational compliance, including safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and procedures and policies described in the General Operations Manual.
  • Conduct initial and recurrent ground and flight training.
  • Conduct transition, differences, and restricted operations checks (ROC) ground and flight training.
  • Correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately; when immediate correction is not possible, coordinate with the ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director as appropriate to ensure the issue is corrected.
  • Assist in developing and implementing flight and ground training schedules.
  • Ensure standardized training and checking procedures provided by the certificate are followed.
  • Assist the CP and ACP with pilot record keeping in accordance with applicable FARs and policies.
  • Submit required reports in a timely manner.
  • Operate advanced aviation training devices and full-motion simulators as required.
  • Assist the CP in developing the aircraft checklist and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs.
  • Assist in developing and conducting, as appropriate, Basic Indoctrination Training, initial and recurrent ground training, initial and recurrent flight training, instrument training (ground and flight), and night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular scheduled attendance.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • A recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman.
  • An ATP rating in the aircraft category.

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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