About This Role
Guardian Flight is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Pilot for its Regional Maintenance Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, flying C90 and PC12 aircraft. The role primarily involves maintenance check flights, aircraft inspections, ground runs and repositioning flights to verify aircraft systems and support operational readiness following scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The pilot reports directly to the regional Director of Aviation—Flight Operations and coordinates scheduling and tasking with regional maintenance leadership. Annual salary is up to $100,000 depending on experience, and the regular schedule is to be determined. The position includes after-hours and on-call support, potentially involving travel, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-maintenance visual inspections, ground runs and operational check flights on aircraft undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance at regional facilities and in the field.
- Troubleshoot aircraft systems and verify that they function according to design specifications.
- Conduct repositioning flights for maintenance and operational requirements.
- Verify aircraft quality and readiness after maintenance, including interior and exterior cosmetic condition and cleanliness, emergency equipment, basic medical supplies, company and regulatory requirements, and other return-to-service items.
- Ensure that Electronic Flight Bags, Pilot Operating Handbooks, Aircraft Flight Manuals, aircraft weight and balance records, and Pilot Guides incorporate applicable updates and revisions before aircraft return to service following scheduled periodic inspections.
- Maintain accurate company and regulatory records, including risk assessments, shifts and load manifests.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Dispatch, Quality Assurance and Safety departments.
- Maintain required certifications and ongoing ground and flight training, with particular emphasis on aircraft systems, and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) certificate, a current First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate, and a valid, unexpired driver's license. Required flight experience is 1,200 total flight hours, 100 hours as pilot in command of a multi-engine airplane, 500 cross-country hours, 100 night hours, and 75 instrument hours, including 50 actual instrument hours. Candidates must be able to interpret, apply and effectively communicate complex technical information and processes relating to aircraft systems. They must demonstrate a strong work ethic, customer service skills, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to work collaboratively while contributing to the success of the Maintenance department and the company. Availability for after-hours and on-call operational support is required and may involve travel and work during evenings, weekends and holidays. Working conditions include outdoor weather exposure and assigned day, night and overnight shifts. The role may involve deicing, assisting with aircraft towing and movement into and out of the hangar, and preparing aircraft for flight. Preferred qualifications are a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- an FAA Mechanic's Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings
- 100 hours as PIC in King Air or PC-12 model aircraft
- and experience maintaining general aviation or turboprop-powered aircraft.