VFR Travel Pilot | Helicopter

Position Summary

The VFR Travel Pilot supports helicopter air medical operations by traveling to assigned bases and conducting patient transport missions. This is an evergreen recruitment posting for future vacancies; an immediate opening is not guaranteed.

Schedule

• Full-time travel pilot
• 7 days on / 7 days off, subject to base schedule changes
• Day and night operations
• Must live within 60 minutes of a major airport
• Must travel to assigned operating bases

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe helicopter air medical missions
• Perform line pilot duties under applicable operating manuals
• Support NVG operations and safety programs
• Coordinate with medical teams and operations personnel
• Assist with patient and equipment loading
• Participate in community outreach activities

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 2,000 total flight hours
• Minimum 1,500 helicopter hours
• Minimum 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• Minimum 500 turbine helicopter hours
• Minimum 100 unaided night hours, or 50 unaided night hours plus 100 NVG hours
• Maximum body weight 235 pounds
• Must live within 60 minutes of a major airport
• Must pass pre-placement physical and functional capacity examinations, including ability to lift 100 pounds
• Must pass drug screening and background screening
• Must complete customer and management interview and acceptance requirements
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Shift bonuses and incentives
• Annual safety and employee bonus opportunities

Compensation

• Competitive pay; amount Not Specified