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.