Air Ambulance Pilot | EC145

Job type
Full Time
Category
Air Medical
Position
Captain, Helicopter Pilot
Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters H145 (EC145/BK117)
Posted
October 8, 2026

Position Summary

The Air Ambulance Pilot operates an EC145 helicopter in support of emergency medical transportation. The position involves safe patient transport, flight preparation, and coordination with medical crews and aviation personnel.

Schedule

  • 7 days on / 7 days off.
  • 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct helicopter air medical flights.
  • Complete flight planning and aircraft inspections.
  • Coordinate with medical crews and aviation personnel.
  • Maintain safe flight operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate effectively and respond calmly during high-pressure situations.

Requirements

  • Commercial Pilot (CPL), Rotorcraft-Helicopter.
  • Helicopter Instrument Rating.
  • Current Second Class Medical.
  • Minimum 2,000 total flight hours.
  • Minimum 1,500 helicopter hours.
  • Minimum 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
  • Minimum 100 unaided helicopter night hours.
  • Minimum 75 instrument/hood hours, including 50 helicopter in-flight hours.
  • Minimum 500 cross-country hours.
  • Minimum 500 turbine helicopter hours.
  • Maximum age of 70 years.
  • Maximum weight of 230 pounds.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's degree.
  • Minimum 2,000 helicopter PIC hours.
  • EC145 experience.
  • Night Vision Goggles (NVG) experience.
  • Previous civilian Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience.
  • Previous Single-Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) experience.
  • Multiengine helicopter experience.

Benefits

  • Not Specified.

Compensation

  • Not Specified.