IFR Pilot | EC135

Position Summary

The IFR Pilot serves as Captain on the EC135 in single-pilot IFR/NVG helicopter air ambulance operations, supporting critical patient transport missions in a 24-hour operating environment. The position requires sound aeronautical judgment, strong safety standards, professional customer service, and consistent compliance with company and regulatory procedures.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 7 days on / 7 days off.
• 24-hour operations with day/night rotation.
• Base schedule change day may vary, and schedule changes may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
• Conduct helicopter air ambulance operations in accordance with company policies and applicable operating requirements.
• Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment as required.
• Work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Helicopter Rating.
• Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• First Class Medical.
• 2,000 Total Hours.
• 1,500 Helicopter Hours.
• 1,000 PIC Helicopter Hours.
• 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours.
• 100 Hours Unaided Night Operations OR 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
• 75 Instrument Hours, Actual and Hood.
• Must meet and maintain the company's flight personnel weight restriction of 235 pounds or less.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interview and acceptance by customer/management.
• Must pass pre-placement physical examination, including functional capacity examination, drug screening, and background screening.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
• Must reside within a one-hour or less commute of the base.
• One-year minimum service requirement if aircraft transition training is required.
• Two-year minimum service requirement if the relocation package is utilized.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Shift bonuses.
• Shift incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.
• Relocation package available.

Compensation

• Competitive pay; specific amount not listed.