Rotor Wing Pilot

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing Pilot operates helicopter air ambulance missions, including emergency medical flights, interfacility transfers, and scene responses. The pilot conducts single-pilot VFR and IFR operations while supporting critical care transport and maintaining the safety of patients, crew, and aircraft.

Schedule

• Full-Time.
• Exempt.
• Rotating schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate helicopter aircraft in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, including single-pilot VFR and IFR operations.
• Conduct preflight and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor aircraft systems and weather conditions and make real-time go/no-go decisions.
• Respond to emergency scene calls and interfacility medical transport requests.
• Coordinate with medical teams during the loading and unloading of patients and medical equipment.
• Communicate with Air Traffic Control, ground support, medical teams, and dispatch centers.
• Plan and file flight routes considering weather, airspace, NOTAMs, fuel requirements, and terrain.
• Utilize GPS, radar, and other navigation tools for safe and efficient operations.
• Comply with the General Operations Manual, Safety Management System, and applicable company policies.
• Participate in safety briefings, audits, training programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Document and report aircraft discrepancies and mechanical concerns.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs, reports, and required documentation.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft-Helicopter with Instrument Rating.
• Current First Class Medical.
• Must obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate within one year of employment.
• 1,500 Rotorcraft PIC.
• 500 Cross Country.
• 100 Night.
• Recent helicopter flying experience within the previous 12 months.
• Must successfully complete an FAA Class I Flight Physical annually.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Clean driving record and background check.
• Must pass FBI and/or CORI background screening.
• Subject to PRIA record review.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must participate in random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Part 120 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and assist with loading and unloading patients.
• Ability to operate in varied environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration.
• Current COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) or Part 135 experience.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• 5% pay increase upon completion of FOEM training in year one.