Helicopter Maintenance Support Pilot

Air Methods

Maintenance Support Pilot operating and ensuring airworthiness of aircraft for Air Methods. Engaging in pre/post maintenance flights and compliance with aviation regulations in Kissimmee, FL.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeKissimmee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must consistently demonstrate a high level of safety and operational integrity while performing aircraft operations and maintenance. Strong technical proficiency in aircraft systems and compliance with regulatory standards is essential.

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationAircraft MaintenancePre-Flight InspectionPost Maintenance Test FlightReturn To Service (RTS)Cross-Country FlightInstrument FlightPIC DutiesRW Turbine TimeAircraft Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDecision MakingLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Pilot CertificateInstrument RatingATP: RotorcraftCurrent Class I or II Medical CertificateAirframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Industry Keywords

Aircraft PreservationAirworthy ConditionFerry AircraftGOM ComplianceOperational Functionality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 RW 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
Capable of maintaining qualification in multiple aircraft
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP: Rotorcraft, Helicopter
Current Class I or II medical certificate
Preferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus