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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