Lead IFR Pilot | EC135

Position Summary

The Lead IFR Pilot serves as an EC135 Captain in helicopter air ambulance operations, combining SPIFR/NVG flight duties with supervision of base pilots. The position supports safe patient transportation, flight-crew development and operational readiness.

Schedule

• Full-Time; 7 days on / 7 days off.
• Day/night rotation supporting 24-hour operations.
• Must reside within a one-hour commute of the base.
• One-year service commitment if aircraft transition training is required.
• Two-year service commitment if relocation assistance is used.

Responsibilities

• Serve as EC135 SPIFR/NVG Captain during helicopter air ambulance missions.
• Supervise pilots, including training, development, assessments and performance management.
• Prepare schedules and coordinate staffing, leave and shift coverage.
• Coordinate base operations, training, compliance and safety activities.
• Review operational records, expense vouchers and routine base documentation.
• Communicate aircraft operational status with management, maintenance and scheduling personnel.
• Participate in safety audits, meetings and improvement initiatives.
• Support patient transport, community outreach and customer service.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Rotorcraft-Helicopter.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time.
• Minimum 1,500 helicopter hours.
• Minimum 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
• Minimum 500 turbine helicopter hours.
• Minimum 100 hours unaided night, or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours NVG.
• Minimum 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time.
• Individual weight of 235 pounds or less.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds and pass required physical and functional capacity assessments.
• Successful drug screening, background screening and required management/customer acceptance.
• Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.
• Relocation package subject to applicable service commitment.
• Shift bonuses, incentives, annual safety bonus and annual employee bonus.
• Additional employer benefits package.

Compensation

• Base salary not specified.
• Additional bonuses and incentives may apply.