Helicopter Pilot - Maintenance Support (PacWest)

Air Methods•San Bernardino, CA

11d•$88,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Overview Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot Regional Coverage (PacWest): CA, WA $10,000 Sign On Bonus AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and while providing our pilots with work life balance. For over four decades, Air Methods has been dedicated to emergency air medical transport, focusing on patient quality of care and safety in aviation. Air Methods delivers lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients per year, and we only respond when a physician or a first-responder calls us. When we are asked to deploy, we answer the call and do everything in our power to save a life. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best! Job Summary The Maintenance Support Pilot - Rotor Wing will perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and regional leadership. Responsible for ensuring aircraft are airworthy and weather conditions are appropriate to conduct maintenance operational 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. Responsible for ensuring Air Methods 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. Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates: Health, Dental and Vision Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan Full Company-Paid Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans Tuition Reimbursement Relocation Assistance Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs

Requirements

Visual Flight Rules Requirements (VFR)
1200 hours total time
500 hours PIC in category
500 hours turbine time
100 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 25 hours of which were at night
50 hours actual or simulated instrument time in flight and in category
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
Current Class I or II medical certificate
Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
High School Diploma or GED Required
2-5 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)

Nice To Haves

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Previous experience in dedicated maintenance support, or as production or post-maintenance test pilot preferred
Previous Part 135 experience preferred

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 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