Rotor Wing PIC | Helicopter

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing Pilot serves as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), supporting emergency and non-emergency air medical transport operations. The Pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, medical crew, passengers, and cargo while ensuring timely patient transportation. This position requires strong aeronautical decision-making, professionalism, and effective coordination with medical personnel.

Schedule

• 14 days on / 14 days off

Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and verify all required documentation is onboard
• Accept, reject, or terminate flights based on operational and safety conditions
• Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles throughout flight operations
• Represent the organization professionally in interactions with patients, customers, and employees
• Participate actively in the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Verify proper fuel quantity and grade before departure
• Review weather conditions, flight plans, operating procedures, and special instructions
• Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, company manuals, and operational procedures
• Report maintenance discrepancies and known or suspected FAA violations as required
• Participate in pre-flight risk assessments
• Perform Tier Two operational control functions
• Maintain the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Requirements

• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate — Rotorcraft Helicopter
• FAA Instrument Rating — Helicopter
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time; candidates with at least 1,700 hours may be considered with Director of Operations and Chief Pilot approval
• Minimum 1,200 hours helicopter flight time
• Minimum 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight time
• Minimum 50 hours unaided night flight time and 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
• Minimum 1,000 hours turbine flight time
• Previous air medical transport experience

Benefits

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