Rotor Wing Captain | Helicopter

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing Captain serves as Pilot in Command for emergent and non-emergent air medical transport missions. The position is responsible for the safe conduct of each flight while coordinating with medical crew members and supporting timely patient transportation.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 7 days on / 7 days off.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command with final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft.
• Ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy and required documentation is onboard.
• Accept, reject, terminate, or deviate from flight assignments when operating conditions require.
• Apply Crew Resource Management principles and coordinate with medical crew members.
• Complete preflight risk assessments and evaluate weather, aircraft performance, fuel, weight and balance, and operating conditions.
• Ensure required flight plans or approved flight-locating procedures are followed.
• Ensure medical crew members and passengers receive appropriate flight briefings.
• Report aircraft maintenance discrepancies and applicable operational or regulatory incidents.
• Participate in Safety Management System activities and operational control functions.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, operating specifications, flight manuals, and operational procedures.
• Maintain required medical certification and fitness for flight duties.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter ratings.
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 1,200 hours Helicopter.
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC.
• Minimum 500 hours Turbine.
• Minimum 50 hours Unaided Night and 100 hours Aided Night.
• Valid driver's license.
• Candidates with 1,700 hours Total Time may be considered subject to required operational approval and CAMTS qualification review.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Turbine.
• Previous air medical experience.

Benefits

• $46,000 retention bonus.
• $10,000 annual program stipend.
• Company-provided housing available during on-duty and off-duty periods while on hitch.