407 Line Pilot

Company Description: CareFlite is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ambulance service sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health, JPS Health Network, Methodist Health System, Parkland, and Texas Health Resources.  CareFlite provides medical transport by helicopter, airplane, and ground ambulance, and non-medical transport via wheelchair van.

To bring help and hope to patients and families following a terrible trauma, a sudden medical event, or a medical transport. To be part of the finest EMS team in the United States.



The primary duty of a CareFlite line pilot is to safely transport medical personnel and patients to and from the requested locations in CareFlite's Bell 407GX aircraft. In the performance of that mission, the line pilot assumes responsibility for ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy and that the aircraft is operated in compliance with all FAA regulations and CareFlite policies.

This position requires teamwork, a personal commitment to CareFlite’s mission and core values, and the willingness to demonstrate those core values in all activities performed for CareFlite or while representing CareFlite. The incumbent(s) of this position are active participants in the organization and support the changes necessary for the organization’s survival.

CareFlite Rotor Wing Pilots work a 7 on 7 off schedule with competitive pay, with time and a half for workover/overtime.

In its commitment to safety, CareFlite offers to each pilot:

• Training every 6 months with CareFlite instructors
• 1 hour of instrument proficiency each month
• Training and qualification in ANVIS 9, White Phosphorus NVGs, (For all 407GX Pilots)
• 2 Axis Autopilots (installed on all 407GX aircraft) 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current ATP Rotorcraft required within 6 months of hire. (CareFlite Aircraft can be used for ATP Training/Checkride)
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2500 hours helicopter Total Time
• 500 Turbine flight hours
• 200 unaided night-flight hours
• 2000 hours as Helicopter PIC
• Current aircraft operated by CareFlite (after training).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED: 

• Moderate

PHYSICAL/MENTAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Holding and lifting (150 pounds)
• Squatting and kneeling
• Bending and standing
• Climbing, walking, and running
• Pushing and twisting 
• Pulling 
• Ability to hear
• Carrying
• Ability to see and distinguish colors
• Cognitive ability to reason, process etc.
• Ability to communicated verbally

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.