VFR Pilot | Airbus AS350

Position Summary

The VFR Pilot is responsible for conducting safe and efficient air medical helicopter operations in support of critical patient transport missions. This position operates the AS350 under VFR and NVG conditions and requires strong aeronautical decision-making, communication, and customer service skills.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 7 days on / 7 days off.
• 24-hour operation with day and night rotation.
• Base schedule change day may vary, and schedule changes may be required.
• Must reside within a one-hour or less commute of the assigned base.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM).
• Safely operate the aircraft during assigned air medical missions.
• Conduct VFR and NVG flight operations.
• Support the Safety Management System and applicable safety programs.
• Work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Comply with applicable air medical operating policies and procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment as required.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Helicopter rating.
• FAA Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Flight Time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Helicopter.
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC Helicopter.
• Minimum 500 hours Turbine Helicopter.
• Minimum 100 hours unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night and 100 hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
• Must meet applicable CAMTS flight experience requirements.
• Must meet and maintain the flight personnel weight restriction of 235 pounds or less.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Must receive acceptance from customer and management.
• Ability to successfully complete required physical examination, functional capacity examination, drug screening, and background screening.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds when assisting with patients and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $75,000.
• Competitive pay.
• Shift bonuses and incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.
• Relocation package available.
• Additional benefits package offered.

Compensation

• Specific base compensation not provided.
• Sign-on bonus up to $75,000.