Maintenance Test Pilot and HAA Regional Relief

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Helicopter Maintenance Test Pilot and HAA Regional Relief Pilot (IFR/PIC) (EC135/EC145) for our operations in Region 2(Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia).  

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Maintenance Test Pilot and HAA Regional Relief Pilot is responsible for conducting general maintenance test flights, aircraft ferry, charter, and duty assignments as well as serving as a Relief Pilot to bases across Region 2, as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Directly responsible for, and is the final authority regarding the assigned aircraft operation at all times.
• Serve as liaison between Metro Aviation and Metro Aviation maintenance facilities, as assigned, coordinates with applicable Director of Part 135 Maintenance (or Director of Part 145 Maintenance if applicable) to ensure all concerns/complaints and requests that are within the pilot's scope of responsibility are attended to, and immediately escalates all other concerns/complaints or requests to their direct supervisor
• At all times, performs their duties in a professional and courteous manner, this includes their interaction with customers, co-workers, management, and the general public
• As required by Metro Aviation, maintains qualification of and may be assigned the duties and responsibilities of a Pilot-In-Command
• Maintain a work and training schedule as set forth by Metro Aviation
• Attend meetings as required
• Comply with all directives and guidance of the Metro Aviation General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Policy & Procedures, Company Bulletins, Federal Aviation Regulations and any other guidance/directives/regulations and/or policy and procedures as applicable
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, post-flight procedures and verifies weight and balance in accordance with RFM, Metro Aviation Maintenance facility procedures as appropriate
• Perform operational ground checks, taxi checks, hover checks, functional check flights, general and limited maintenance flights, confirmation check flights of aircraft and aircraft systems undergoing maintenance and determines, in accordance with RFM, FAA ADs, FAA SBs, and PAC procedures, the airworthiness of an aircraft prior to its release
• Perform troubleshooting procedures of an aircraft on the ground and in flight, and makes appropriate (verbal or written) recommendations to assist maintenance personnel in correcting deficiencies
• Verify forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed prior to ground or flight checks
• Ensure proper documentation is chronicled for aircraft release to customer
• Perform ferry flights as required
• Maintain proficiency in basic flight maneuvers, appropriate aircraft emergency procedures and instrument flying, if applicable, for model flown consistent with Metro Aviation requirements

 *May delegate any function (by approval of the Director of Part 135Operations) but retains responsibility 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA) 

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
• Ability to create an environment that demonstrates teamwork and professionalism with diverse personalities and professional backgrounds 
• Ability to maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong initiative
• Proficient in directing, guiding, and evaluating personnel
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

Required Certificates

• FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating (Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft Preferred)
• FAA 2nd Class Medical (1st Class required at some locations
• Valid Driver's License

Minimum Required Experience (Regulatory and CAMTS Requirements)

• Total Flight Time = 2,000 hours
• Helicopter Flight Time = 1,200 hours
• Total Pilot-in-Command Helicopter Time = 1,000 hours
• Turbine Helicopter Time = 500 hours
• Total X/C Time = 500 hours
• Total Night Time = 100 hours (50 unaided)
• Total Instrument Time = 75 hours (50 in flight)
• EC135 or EC145 experience

Preferred Experience

• Air Medical operations
• Single Pilot IFR operations
• Night Vision Goggle operations
• Maintenance Pilot experience
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

 Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and walking 
• Ability to conduct activities requiring a moderate to rigorous amount of static pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting 
• Capable of lifting 40 pounds floor to bench height
• Ability to hear and respond to routine aircraft noises 
• Maintain a "duty" weight (body weight + uniform/equipment helmet not included) if applicable per program
• Ability to wear a commercially available respirator mask with proper fit when requested 
• Require close and distant visual capability 
• Periodic hands to key ability (typing)

Work Environment

• Temperature controlled office/rest quarters
• Exposure to outdoor aircraft facility with potential cold and hot temperatures
• Exposure to running aircraft
• Exposure to refueling systems 

Status & Work Schedule

• Full Time
• 7 on / 7 off schedule
• 12-hour shifts
• Workover is available depending on the needs of the program
• Travel to required annual training 

Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.