H125 VFR Pilot

About the Opportunity:
Take your aviation career to new heights as a H125 VFR Pilot based in Tucumcari, New Mexico. In this mission-critical role, you'll provide rapid emergency medical transport, flying life-saving missions 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 impact in the communities they serve.

Based in Tucumcari, NM, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with a safety-focused organization offering a sign-on bonus of up to $75,000, location bonus of up to 35%, off-duty housing, relocation assistance, competitive pay, and the opportunity to fly advanced aircraft on life-saving missions.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations in accordance with CAMTS guidelines.
Serve as Pilot-in-Command flying the H125 VFR/NVG aircraft (Instrument Rating required).
Safely operate during 24-hour operations, including day and night rotations.
Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, CAMTS standards, and company operating procedures.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and medical equipment.
Support the organization's Safety Management System and company-wide safety initiatives.
Work collaboratively with flight crews, medical personnel, dispatch, and operational teams to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
Participate in community outreach and educational programs.
Maintain exceptional customer service and professionalism while interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate.
Instrument Helicopter Rating.
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.

Ability to meet the company's flight crew weight restriction policy (235 lbs. or less).
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to successfully complete interviews with company leadership and operational partners.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including a functional capacity assessment, 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 $75,000.
Location bonus of up to 35%.
Competitive compensation package.
Shift incentives and differential pay.
Annual Safety Bonus.
Annual Employee Bonus.
Off-duty housing provided.
Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
14-on / 14-off work schedule.
Opportunity to fly advanced H125 aircraft on life-saving missions.
Industry-leading training and ongoing professional development.

Additional Information:

Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off 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 minimum service commitment.
Candidates utilizing relocation assistance must complete a two-year minimum service commitment.
External recruitment may occur concurrently with internal hiring efforts.
Successful candidates will participate in community outreach initiatives.
Annual influenza vaccination is not required.

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H125 VFR Pilot Full Time