Helicopter Pilot

Position Summary

The Helicopter Pilot serves as Pilot in Command for rotor-wing air medical missions, ensuring safe patient transport and compliance with applicable operating procedures. The Helicopter Pilot coordinates with dispatch and medical personnel while maintaining flight safety and operational readiness.

Schedule

• 14 days on / 14 days off
• Housing provided on and off duty during assigned hitch

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for rotor-wing air medical missions
• Evaluate weather and mission safety
• Complete aircraft preflight inspections
• Perform assigned flight operations safely
• Coordinate with dispatch and medical crews
• Maintain required flight and aircraft documentation
• Apply Crew Resource Management procedures
• Maintain regulatory and operational compliance

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating
• Instrument Helicopter Rating
• Current Second Class Medical
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Flight Time; 1,700 hours may be considered with Director of Operations and Chief Pilot approval
• Minimum 1,200 hours Helicopter Flight Time
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC
• Minimum 500 hours Turbine Flight Time
• Minimum 50 hours Unaided Night Flight Time
• Minimum 100 hours Aided Night Flight Time
• Valid driver's licence
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
• 1,000 hours Turbine Flight Time
• Previous air medical experience

Benefits

• $46,000 sign-on bonus
• Housing provided on and off duty during assigned hitch