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Helicopter Pilot - Maintenance Support

by Air Methods

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Date Posted

November 10, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Mesa, Arizona

Application Deadline

December 10, 2026

Description

Overview

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, 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. Air Methods delivers lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients per year, and we respond only when a physician or first-responder calls us. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture, sparked by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Support Pilot - Rotor Wing will:

  • Perform pre-induction maintenance flights, post maintenance flights, ground runs, and ferry flights as directed by maintenance planning and regional leadership.
  • Ensure aircraft are airworthy and weather conditions are appropriate for maintenance operational flights and repositioning ferry flights.
  • Brief and/or supervise all associated personnel in aircraft operations as applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) as applicable, and maintain a thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures.
  • Ensure 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.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered to serve the diverse needs of our teammates:

  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Plus, other Lifestyle and Work/Life balance benefits: Business Travel Assistance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Legal, Caregiver, Employee Assistance, and Concierge Service Programs

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Mesa, Arizona

What aviation pay actually covers in Mesa — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$78,779
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
Median Home Value
$364,300
Gasoline (1 gal)
$4.35
Restaurant Meal
$18.66
Milk (1 L)
$1.18
Eggs (dozen)
$2.22

Rent runs about 22.5% of median income in Mesa — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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