IFR Travel Pilot | EC135

Job type
Full Time
Category
Air Medical
Position
Captain, Helicopter Pilot
Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters H135 (EC135)
Posted
October 10, 2026

Position Summary

The IFR Travel Pilot operates an EC135 helicopter in single-pilot IFR and night vision goggle air medical operations, supporting critical patient transport missions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and patient service.

Schedule

  • Full-time, 7 days on / 7 days off
  • 24-hour operations with day and night rotation
  • Schedule-change day may vary

Responsibilities

  • Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
  • Conduct safe SPIFR/NVG medical transport operations.
  • Support the Safety Management System and company safety initiatives.
  • Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
  • Participate in community outreach activities.
  • Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.

Requirements

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
  • First Class Medical.
  • Minimum 2,000 Total Time, 1,500 Helicopter, 1,000 Helicopter PIC, 500 Turbine Helicopter, 75 Instrument.
  • 100 hours unaided night operations, or 50 unaided night hours and 100 NVG hours.
  • Must comply with the company's 235-pound individual weight limit.
  • Ability to pass a physical examination, functional capacity assessment, drug screening, and background screening.
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds during the required functional capacity assessment.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Interview and acceptance by customer and management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Not Specified.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus up to $100,000.
  • $20,000 annual travel stipend.
  • Off-duty housing provided.
  • Relocation package available, subject to a two-year service commitment if utilized.
  • Aircraft transition training, if required, subject to a one-year service commitment.
  • Shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, and annual employee bonus.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation; base salary not specified.