Lead IFR Pilot | EC135

Position Summary

The Lead IFR Pilot serves as Captain on the EC135 in single-pilot IFR/NVG helicopter air ambulance operations while providing leadership and oversight for base pilots. The position combines line-pilot responsibilities with pilot supervision, scheduling, operational coordination, safety leadership, and regulatory compliance. Pasted text

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. Pasted text Pasted text

Responsibilities

• Maintain a staff of pilots with the knowledge and skills required to operate assigned aircraft in accordance with the General Operations Manual and FAA regulations.
• Coordinate with base and area management on business planning, marketing, and efficient EMS base operations.
• Supervise base pilots, including professional development, assessments, counseling, and disciplinary recommendations when required.
• Coordinate occupational health compliance, safety training, and recurrent training scheduling.
• Manage monthly pilot schedules, workover assignments, sick calls, vacation coverage, and open shifts.
• Ensure open shifts are appropriately covered when off duty and unavailable.
• Distribute monthly schedules and communicate changes to appropriate management and departments.
• Review pilot bonus and expense vouchers for approval.
• Audit routine base bills and process them for payment.
• Ensure required paperwork and reports are accurate and submitted on time.
• Ensure personnel comply with FAA regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Keep area management, maintenance management, and scheduling informed of aircraft operational status.
• Participate in safety meetings, workplace safety efforts, and safety audits.
• Perform line-pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
• Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety programs.
• 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. Pasted text

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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management.
• Must pass pre-placement physical examination, 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. Pasted text Pasted text Pasted text

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. Pasted text Pasted text

Compensation

• Competitive pay; specific amount not listed.