Helicopter Pilot – Maintenance Support

Air Methods

. Perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs and ferry flights .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operations, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and maintaining airworthiness. Proficient in conducting pre-flight inspections, flight planning, and performing post-maintenance test flights.

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Commercial Pilot Certificate500 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Turbine TimePost-Maintenance Test Flight ExperienceProficient With Microsoft Suite

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Hard Skills

Total Flight TimeCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument Flight TimeAircraft PreservationPre-Flight InspectionsFlight PlanningFerry FlightsGround RunsPost-Maintenance FlightsAircraft Operations

Soft Skills

SupervisionCommunicationAttention To DetailDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Pilot Certificate With Instrument RatingClass I Or II Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation RegulationsPart 91 RulesPart 135 ExperienceAir Medical MissionOEM GuidelinesSupplemental Type Certificates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs and ferry flights
Ensure aircraft are airworthy and weather conditions are appropriate for maintenance operational flights and repositioning ferry flights
Brief and/or supervise associated personnel in aircraft operations
Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Air Methods policies and procedures
Ensure aircraft are returned to revenue service fully operational and capable of performing the air medical mission according to OEM guidelines and supplemental type certificates
Operate all assigned aircraft safely and legally
Perform aircraft preservation and post-maintenance ground runs
Complete pre-flight inspections and aircraft walk-arounds before and after flights
Perform post-maintenance test flights for Return To Service per MOC/ROC requirements
Ferry aircraft under Part 91 Rules, VFR only
Hold final authority for aircraft operations and safety of crew, passengers, cargo and equipment
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
Current Class I or II medical certificate
High School Diploma or GED Required
Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
2-5 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)
Previous experience in dedicated maintenance support, or as production or post-maintenance test pilot preferred
Previous Part 135 experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 Sign On Bonus
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
Business Travel Assistance
Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance and Concierge Service Programs
Work life balance