Pilot, Rotor Wing

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing Pilot provides safe and efficient helicopter transportation for emergent and non-emergent medical missions. Working alongside medical professionals, this position supports rapid patient transport while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and operational compliance. The Pilot retains final authority over aircraft operations and participates in a comprehensive safety management program.

Schedule

• 14 days on / 14 days off.
• Company-provided housing available during on-duty and off-duty periods while on hitch.

Responsibilities

• Retain final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft.
• Ensure assigned aircraft is airworthy and properly documented.
• Make operational decisions regarding flight acceptance, rejection, or termination.
• Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques during flight operations.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, employees, and patients.
• Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure proper fuel planning, flight preparation, and compliance with applicable aviation regulations.
• Report aircraft maintenance discrepancies and FAA violations as required.
• Maintain a current and valid medical certificate.
• Participate in preflight risk assessments.
• Perform Tier Two operational control functions.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required.

Requirements

• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument-Helicopter ratings.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time.
• Minimum 1,200 hours helicopter flight time.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time.
• Minimum 50 hours unaided night flight time.
• Minimum 100 hours aided night flight time.
• Minimum 500 hours turbine flight time.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate — Helicopter.
• Minimum 1,000 hours turbine flight time.
• Previous air medical aviation experience.
• Candidates with at least 1,700 hours total flight time may be considered with approval from the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot.

Benefits

• Company-provided housing during on-duty and off-duty periods while on hitch.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Access to advanced aircraft and aviation technology.

Compensation

• Base salary: $86,268 per year.
• Geographical modifier: $50,000.
• Sign-on bonus: $46,000.
• Additional compensation consideration based on relevant aviation experience, air medical experience, advanced qualifications, and applicable education or training.