Maintenance Support Pilot Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight of the Maintenance Support Pilot organization. Ensures that maintenance support pilots are properly trained and utilized effectively to conduct maintenance flights and aircraft movement. Provides standards and guidance to ensure high quality and optimal functionality of Air Methods aircraft, following maintenance work. Collaborates with maintenance planning and regional maintenance leadership to align task prioritization and asset allocation. Manages the development of pilot pathway program. Mentors program pilots and aides in the development of professional skills and knowledge to ensure successful program growth. This manager may be homebased, excluding AK and HI.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Maintain currency and 135.339 check pilot designation in at least one Air Methods aircraft
• Develop, implement, and update training curriculum for maintenance support and pathway pilots
• Conduct aircraft training and evaluations, specific to the maintenance support function
• Develop robust policies, procedures, checklists and forms to ensure post-maintenance flight checks meet established quality standards, and aircraft are returned to service ready to perform the air medical mission. 
• Collaborate with maintenance planning for strategic scheduling of resources, forecasting support pilot needs, and ensuring pilot availability
• Collaborate with regional maintenance leadership to make tactical decisions related to short notice needs as availability allows
• Supervise Maintenance Support Pilots
• Conduct Maintenance Support Pilot candidate screening, interviews and hiring activities
• Manage performance and delivers discipline, conducts reviews and provides merit recommendations
• Promote a just culture consistently and actively participate in the Air Methods Safety Management System 
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Support Pilot organization.  Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Estimated Percentage of time spent traveling< 25%

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• 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 management.
• Minimum of 2,500 flight hours
• Two (2) years of experience in a Part 135 operation.

Skills

• 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 in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane or Rotorcraft) with Instrument Rating (ATP preferred)
• Certified Flight Instructor Rating (preferred)
• First or Second-Class Medical Certificate

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.