Pilot, Rotor Wing

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDefuniak Springs • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operations, including pre-induction and post-maintenance flights, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and maintaining airworthiness. Proficient in flight planning and documentation, with a strong focus on safety and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Pilot Certificate1200 Hours Total Flight Time500 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Turbine TimeCurrent Class I Or II Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationsPre-Flight InspectionsPost-Maintenance FlightsFlight PlanningAircraft PreservationCross-Country Flight TimeInstrument TimeCompliance With RegulationsDocumentation CompletionSafety Management

Soft Skills

SupervisionCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Pilot Certificate With Instrument RatingATP: Rotorcraft, HelicopterCurrent Class I Or II Medical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation RegulationsPart 135 ExperienceAir Medical MissionMaintenance SupportOperational Flights

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 and repositioning ferry flights
Brief and/or supervise associated personnel in aircraft operations as applicable
Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Air Methods policies, and procedures
Ensure aircraft are returned to revenue service fully operational and capable of performing the air medical mission
Report to the assigned facility unless otherwise directed
Comply with PIC duties and responsibilities under the Air Methods GOM
Operate assigned aircraft safely and legally
Perform aircraft preservation and post-maintenance ground runs
Complete pre-flight inspections and aircraft walkarounds before and after each flight
Perform post-maintenance operational flights for return to service according to OEM and regulatory requirements
Ferry aircraft as directed
Verify aircraft systems and installed equipment are airworthy and operational before release for revenue service
Hold final authority for aircraft operations and the safety of crew, passengers, cargo, and equipment
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
Work primarily Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day, with a 5-days-on/2-days-off schedule
Travel more than 50% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live within 1 hour of the facility location
1200 hours total flight time
500 hours PIC in category
500 hours turbine time
100 hours cross-country flight time, including at least 25 hours 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
Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft
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)
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
Industry-leading benefits (specific benefits are not listed in the posting)