IFR Pilot

About the Opportunity:

Join our client, a leading provider of air medical transportation services, as a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot based in London, Kentucky. In this critical role, you'll fly life-saving missions, providing rapid emergency medical transport alongside highly skilled medical professionals. This opportunity is ideal for experienced helicopter pilots who thrive in high-pressure environments, are passionate about aviation excellence, and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.

Based in London, KY, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with an organization that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and professional development. With a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000, off-duty housing provided, relocation assistance, and a competitive compensation package, this role offers the chance to combine your aviation expertise with a purpose-driven mission.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations in accordance with CAMTS guidelines.


• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (Captain) flying the EC135 SPIFR/NVG aircraft.


• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.


• Operate safely during 24-hour operations, including day and night rotations.


• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, CAMTS standards, and company operating procedures.


• Assist with loading and unloading patients and medical equipment when required.


• Support the company's Safety Management System and ongoing safety initiatives.


• Collaborate with flight crews, medical personnel, dispatch, and external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable service.


• Participate in community outreach and educational programs.


• Maintain professionalism while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Qualified on the VE7A certificate.


• Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate.


• Instrument Helicopter Rating.


• ATP certificate (required within 12 months of hire if not currently held).


• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.


• Meet CAMTS minimum flight experience requirements:
  
  
  
  • 2,000 total flight hours.
  
  
  • 1,500 helicopter flight hours.
  
  
  • 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) helicopter hours.
  
  
  • 500 turbine helicopter hours.
  
  
  • 100 hours unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.
  
  
  • 100 hours instrument flight time (actual and simulated).
  
  
  
  


• Ability to meet the company's flight crew weight restriction policy (235 lbs. or less).


• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to successfully complete interviews with company leadership and operational partners.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background check.


• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance while loading and unloading patients and equipment.

Benefits & Perks:

• Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000.


• Competitive compensation package.


• Shift incentives and differential pay.


• Annual Safety Bonus.


• Annual Employee Bonus.


• Off-duty housing provided.


• Relocation assistance available (service commitment applies).


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• 7-on / 7-off work schedule.


• Opportunity to fly advanced EC135 aircraft on life-saving missions.


• Industry-leading training and ongoing professional development.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: 7-on / 7-off rotation with 24-hour operations.


• Off-duty housing is provided.


• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.


• Applicants requiring aircraft transition training must complete a one-year service commitment.


• Candidates utilizing relocation assistance must complete a two-year service commitment.


• Successful candidates will participate in community outreach programs and support company safety initiatives.


• Annual influenza vaccination is not required.

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