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.