Helicopter Pilot

Position Summary

The Helicopter Pilot serves as Pilot in Command for air medical transport missions, ensuring safe aircraft operations and compliance with applicable aviation regulations. The Helicopter Pilot coordinates with dispatch and medical crews to support safe patient transport.

Schedule

• 14 days on / 14 days off
• On-duty housing provided

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for helicopter air medical missions
• Evaluate weather, aircraft readiness, and mission safety
• Complete pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties
• Coordinate with dispatch and medical personnel
• Maintain required flight and aircraft documentation
• Follow applicable operating procedures and safety standards

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating
• Instrument Helicopter Rating
• Current Second Class Medical
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Flight Time
• Minimum 1,500 hours Helicopter Flight Time
• Minimum 1,000 hours Helicopter PIC
• Minimum 500 hours Turbine Helicopter Time
• 100 hours Unaided Night Flight Time, or 50 hours Unaided Night and 100 hours Aided Night

Preferred Qualifications

• 200 hours Helicopter Instrument Time, including 50 hours in aircraft
• EC130 experience

Benefits

• $15,000 signing bonus, subject to eligibility
• $40,000 retention bonus after three years
• Additional retention incentives
• On-duty housing