Lead Helicopter Pilot | EC135/H135

Position Summary

A Lead Helicopter Pilot provides helicopter air ambulance transportation services while maintaining safe aircraft operations, regulatory compliance, aircraft readiness, and effective coordination with medical and operational teams.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 7 days on / 7 days off.
• On-duty housing provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with medical teams to safely transport patients.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches in accordance with applicable manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness and readiness.
• Maintain accurate regulatory and operational documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and operational partners.
• Complete required shift-change procedures.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Requirements

• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft Helicopter.
• Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• Current First Class or Second Class Medical.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Helicopter.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Helicopter PIC.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Turbine Helicopter.
• Minimum 200 hours Helicopter Night, aided or unaided.
• Minimum 100 hours cumulative Instrument.
• Maximum weight of 230 pounds with flight gear.

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135/H135 experience.
• High School Diploma/equivalent or higher.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility.
• Retention bonus program including $40,000 after three years plus additional retention incentives.
• $5,000 SPIFR stipend.
• $5,000 Lead Pilot stipend.
• On-duty housing.

Compensation

• $119,825–$131,807 annually, including 35% Geographic Modifier.