Captain | Leonardo A109SP

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing Captain serves as Pilot in Command for air medical helicopter operations, with full authority and responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights. The position evaluates both VFR and IFR options while supporting critical care transport operations throughout Maine and northern New England.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Must reside within 60 minutes of the assigned base while on shift.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for assigned rotor-wing air medical missions.
• Maintain responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of each flight assignment.
• Evaluate VFR and IFR operating options as applicable.
• Apply strong Crew Resource Management principles and work collaboratively with flight program personnel.
• Support a Just and Accountable Culture and maintain high operational safety standards.
• Conduct required aircraft preflight activities.
• Refuel aircraft as required.
• Assist with carrying and loading patients and equipment when necessary.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter privileges.
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• ATP required within 18 months of hire.
• ATP written examination required within one year of hire.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Helicopter.
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Turbine.
• Minimum 300 hours Night.
• Minimum 100 hours Instrument, with actual instrument experience preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform required aircraft and patient-loading duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Helicopter EMS experience.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.
• Candidates with an ATP or recent Air Medical, SAR, or NVG experience may qualify under alternate minimums of 1,500 Total Time, 1,200 Helicopter, 1,000 Rotorcraft PIC, 1,000 Turbine, 300 NVG, and 75 IFR including at least 50 hours actual instrument.

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• $106,049–$119,022 per year.