Helicopter Pilot | Bell 407
- Category
- Air Medical
- Position
- Captain, Helicopter Pilot
- Aircraft
- Bell Bell 407 / 407GXi
- Pay
- USD 120,621–132,686 per year
- Posted
- September 20, 2026
Position Summary
The Helicopter Pilot provides Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA/HEMS) medical transportation in an Air Medical operation, safely transporting patients and medical crews to and from locations and facilities while maintaining aircraft readiness and rigorous safety standards.
Schedule
- 7/7 schedule (7 days on, 7 days off) — up to half the year at home.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport patients to and from locations and facilities.
- Ensure aircraft readiness for dispatch per the applicable manuals, including all FAR and Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness.
- Maintain accurate Med-Trans and regulatory documentation and record keeping.
- Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
- Provide shift-change information to the successive pilot and team per change-board protocol.
- Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.
Requirements
- Current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate.
- Helicopter instrument rating.
- Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
- 2,000 total flight hours.
- 1,500 helicopter hours.
- 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
- 500 turbine-helicopter hours.
- 100 hours night unaided, or 50 unaided with 100 aided.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bell 407 (B407) aircraft experience.
- High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
Benefits
- Potential to earn up to an $85,000 bonus.
- On-duty housing.
Compensation
- Bonus eligible.
- Up to $212,000 total potential.