Air Ambulance Pilot SPIFR | EC145
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Air Medical
- Position
- Captain, Helicopter Pilot
- Aircraft
- Airbus Helicopters H145 (EC145/BK117)
- Pay
- USD 100,110–126,630 per year
- Posted
- October 10, 2026
Position Summary
The Air Ambulance Pilot operates an EC145 helicopter in single-pilot IFR medical transport operations. The position requires safe flight planning, sound operational judgment, and compliance with FAA regulations and flight division procedures.
Schedule
- Full-time.
- Seven days on / seven days off.
- Variable 12–14-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct safe helicopter air ambulance operations.
- Determine flight routes, speeds, departure times, and arrival times.
- Comply with FAA regulations and operational procedures.
- Coordinate with aviation and medical personnel.
- Maintain safe and reliable flight operations.
Requirements
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter Ratings, or qualifying unrestricted ATP.
- Current Second Class Medical.
- Minimum 2,000 Total Time, 1,500 Helicopter, 1,000 Helicopter PIC, 500 Turbine Helicopter, 500 Cross-Country, 100 Unaided Helicopter Night, 75 Instrument/Hood including 50 Helicopter In-Flight.
- Must meet the employer's maximum age requirement of 70.
- Must maintain a maximum weight of 230 pounds.
- Strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree.
- 2,000 Helicopter PIC hours.
- EC145 experience.
- NVG experience.
- Previous civilian EMS or SPIFR experience.
- Multi-engine helicopter experience.
Benefits
- $25,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.
- Pilot housing available.
- Comprehensive employee benefits and total rewards package.
Compensation
- Commercial Instrument Pilot: $100,110.40–$117,790.40 annually.
- Unrestricted ATP: $107,619.20–$126,630.40 annually.