Regional Aviation Manager

Air Methods

. Oversee and support aviation operations throughout the Northeast region .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,000 - $137,925 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and support aviation operations throughout the Northeast region
Maintain aircraft qualifications and operational currency while supporting frontline operations through occasional flight duty assignments
Support the organization, direction, and administration of aviation activities and personnel
Focus on regional safety and training
Ensure operations comply with regulations, operations specifications, and the General Operations Manual
Participate on Air Methods’ management team
Research and report FRx budget/actual variances to the Director of Operations
Ensure completion of aviation management tasks for base startup, closure, and movement
Distribute and revise Operations Manual and Operations Specifications updates and complete Publications Verification Forms
Manage aircraft integration, availability, and trained pilots for operational requirements
Delegate aviation field logistical support to the Area Manager
Attend or delegate fleet status teleconferences and monitor KPI Dashboard
Coordinate pilot training with the Pilot Training team
Coordinate safety issues with the Regional Safety Director and assist in eliminating unsafe behaviors
Assist with aviation mishap investigations and root cause analyses
Submit required flight personnel reporting to the Regional Aviation Director
Monitor aviation personnel behavior and performance for policy compliance
Ensure pilots use the 411 system
Correct audit deficiencies and compliance issues
Coordinate medical crewmember and communication specialist training and monitor CTS compliance
Conduct Air Medical Resource Management training
Ensure in-service training and accurate training records before returning backup aircraft to service
Conduct or coordinate ferry and MOC flights
Monitor and respond to AIDMOR submissions
Coordinate correction of mechanical irregularities with Regional Maintenance leadership
Complete initial GPS update subscriptions for assigned aircraft
Act as on-scene representative for accidents and incidents
Educate pilots on SMS and ASAP programs
Directly supervise Aviation department employees, including hiring, training, work assignment, performance evaluation, discipline, and problem resolution
Maintain flexible availability, including 24/7 operational requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in aviation and air medical transports
Minimum of 2,500 flight hours
Two (2) years of experience in a Part 135 operation
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Airplane or Rotorcraft)
FAA Second Class Medical
Intermediate Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Effective oral and written communication skills
Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with essential job functions
Ability to prepare written reports, correspondence, and presentations to senior leadership
Proven leadership skills
Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships
Ability to assess operations, maintenance, fuel quality, Communication Specialist personnel, and safety matters objectively
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits (details provided via the employer’s benefits page)
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment protections