Helicopter Maintenance Support Pilot

Rotor Wing Maintenance Support Pilot

Quakertown, PA

Regional Coverage (Northeast)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Must live within 50 miles of Maintenance Facility or willing to relocate

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. We deliver lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients per year, and 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 driven by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Quakertown, PA, is where small-town charm meets big-city access—just a short drive from Philadelphia and within easy reach of New York City for culture, concerts, and cuisine. Surrounded by rolling hills, historic towns, and scenic trails, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures and weekend escapes. You’re minutes from charming Main Street shops, and local festivals that bring the community to life. Hit the nearby Poconos for lakes and hiking or cruise to the Jersey Shore and Atlantic beaches for sunny days by the sea. It’s an ideal blend of relaxed living and endless exploration.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Support Pilot - Rotor Wing will be primarily assigned to a Maintenance Facility to perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and maintenance 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. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Operate 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 OEM and regulatory requirements
• Ferry aircraft as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring all aircraft systems and installed equipment are airworthy and operationally functional when released for revenue service.
• Final authority with regard to operations of aircraft and for the safety of crew, passengers, cargo and equipment.
• Responsible for complying with PIC duties and responsibilities in the Air Methods GOM.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: > 50%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

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

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• 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 

Skills  

• Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
• Current Class I or II medical certificate
• Preferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

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

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

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.