Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR)
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Air Medical
- Position
- Captain, Helicopter Pilot
- Pay
- USD 157,322–173,069 per year
- Posted
- September 23, 2026
Position Summary
The Helicopter Pilot provides single-pilot IFR medical air transportation in an Air Medical (HAA/HEMS) operation, working with a team of medical experts to safely transport patients where every second counts, on a 7/7 rotation with on-duty housing provided.
Schedule
- Full-time, 7/7 rotation.
- On-duty housing provided.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
- Ensure aircraft readiness per applicable manuals, including all FAR and company requirements, plus aircraft cleanliness duties.
- Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and recordkeeping.
- Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
- Provide shift-change information to the successive pilot and team.
- 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.
- 2,000 helicopter hours.
- 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
- 1,000 turbine helicopter hours.
- 200 helicopter night flight hours (aided or unaided).
- 100 cumulative instrument flight hours.
- 230-pound weight limit with flight gear.
Preferred Qualifications
- EC135/H135 aircraft experience.
- High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
Benefits
- Up to $110,000 bonus potential.
- On-duty housing.
- Up to half the year at home (7/7).
Compensation
- $157,322–$173,069, bonus eligible ($280,000 total potential).