Job Description
Total Aviation Staffing is hiring a VFR Helicopter Pilot for our client, a leading air medical transport provider supporting life-saving missions across the country.
This position is based in Oracle, Arizona and is ideal for an experienced helicopter pilot who wants to use their aviation skills in a mission-driven environment. In this role, you will support critical air medical operations, transporting patients and medical crews safely, efficiently, and professionally when every minute matters.
If you are a safety-focused pilot with strong VFR/NVG experience, turbine helicopter time, and the ability to perform under pressure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected air medical operation with a strong sign-on bonus and a stable rotational schedule.
What You’ll Be Flying
This role supports AS350 VFR/NVG operations in a 24-hour air medical environment. An instrument rating is required, and pilots should be comfortable operating in both day and night rotations.
Why This Role Stands Out
This is more than a standard pilot position. You’ll be part of an air medical team where your flight experience, judgment, and professionalism directly support patient care and emergency response.
This opportunity offers:
This position is based in Oracle, Arizona and is ideal for an experienced helicopter pilot who wants to use their aviation skills in a mission-driven environment. In this role, you will support critical air medical operations, transporting patients and medical crews safely, efficiently, and professionally when every minute matters.
If you are a safety-focused pilot with strong VFR/NVG experience, turbine helicopter time, and the ability to perform under pressure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected air medical operation with a strong sign-on bonus and a stable rotational schedule.
What You’ll Be Flying
This role supports AS350 VFR/NVG operations in a 24-hour air medical environment. An instrument rating is required, and pilots should be comfortable operating in both day and night rotations.
Why This Role Stands Out
This is more than a standard pilot position. You’ll be part of an air medical team where your flight experience, judgment, and professionalism directly support patient care and emergency response.
This opportunity offers:
- Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
- 7-on / 7-off schedule
- Relocation assistance available
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Shift bonuses and incentives
- Annual safety bonus
- Annual employee bonus
- Mission-driven flying in the air medical industry
- Opportunity to participate in community outreach programs
- Work with a safety-focused aviation and medical transport team
Key Responsibilities
As a VFR Helicopter Pilot, you will:
- Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.
- Operate aircraft safely and efficiently in support of air medical missions.
- Support the company’s Safety Management System and other safety initiatives.
- Work closely with medical crews, communications teams, maintenance personnel, and leadership.
- Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers.
- Participate in community outreach programs as needed.
- Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment when required.
- Maintain compliance with FAA, CAMTS, company, and customer requirements.
- Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and sound decision-making during flight operations.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- Commercial Helicopter Rating
- Instrument Helicopter Rating
- First Class Medical Certificate
- Minimum 2,000 total flight hours
- Minimum 1,500 helicopter hours
- Minimum 1,000 PIC helicopter hours
- Minimum 500 turbine helicopter hours
- Minimum 100 hours unaided night operations
or
- 50 hours unaided night and 100 hours NVG
- Ability to meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy of 235 lbs. or less
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong internal and external customer service skills
- Ability to successfully interview with customer and management teams
- Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, drug screening, and background check
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. Candidates must be able to pass a functional capacity exam, including a strength and flexibility assessment, with the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
Schedule and Location Details
Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: Oracle, AZ
Candidates must live within a 1-hour commute of the assigned base.
Schedule changes may be required based on base needs.
Additional Details
If an aircraft transition is required, a minimum one-year service requirement may apply. If relocation assistance is used, a minimum two-year service requirement may apply.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced VFR Helicopter Pilot, Air Medical Pilot, EMS Helicopter Pilot, or AS350 Pilot looking for a meaningful role where your skills directly support life-saving missions, we encourage you to apply today.
Total Aviation Staffing connects qualified aviation professionals with career opportunities across commercial aviation, business aviation, MRO, aerospace manufacturing, defense, air medical operations, and aviation technology.
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