Helicopter Pilot | Bell 407

Category
Air Medical
Position
Captain, Helicopter Pilot
Pay
USD 88,759–97,635 per year
Posted
October 2, 2026

Position Summary

The Helicopter Pilot provides helicopter air-ambulance transportation in a safety-critical medical aviation environment. The position requires experienced rotorcraft command capability, strong operational discipline, effective communication, and consistent aircraft readiness for time-sensitive patient transport missions.

Schedule

  • 7 days on / 7 days off.

Responsibilities

  • Safely transport patients with the medical flight team.
  • Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches.
  • Maintain aircraft cleanliness as required.
  • Maintain accurate operational and regulatory records.
  • Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and operational partners.
  • Provide required shift-change information to the succeeding pilot and team.
  • Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Requirements

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft Helicopter.
  • Helicopter Instrument Rating.
  • Second Class Medical.
  • 2,000 Total Time.
  • 1,500 Helicopter.
  • 1,000 Helicopter PIC.
  • 500 Turbine Helicopter.
  • 100 Night Unaided, or 50 Night Unaided with 100 Aided.
  • Maximum 230-pound weight with flight gear.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bell 407 experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent or higher.

Benefits

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility.
  • Retention bonus plan, including $40,000 after three years plus additional retention bonuses.
  • On-duty housing.