Air Medical Helicopter Pilot - IFR/PIC

Metro Aviation; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Sign-On Bonus $2,000

Retention Bonus $5,000

Hardship Stipend $10,000

Job summary

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC) for the Allegheny LifeFlight program in Canonsburg, PA. The PIC flies EC135/EC145, upholding safety standards while representing the company professionally in the field.

The role requires 2,000 total flight hours, 1,000 PIC hours, turbine experience, and FAA rotorcraft certifications. Full-time schedule, 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shifts, with additional training travel as needed.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating required.
• FAA 2nd Class Medical (1st Class may be required at some locations).
• Minimum flight time: total 2,000 hrs; PIC helicopter 1,000 hrs; turbine helicopter 500 hrs; night 100 hrs; instrument 75 hrs.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for safe operation of the assigned aircraft as PIC.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers, coworkers, and leadership.
• Adhere to Metro Aviation policies, manuals, and FAA regulations.
• Perform pre-flight inspections and servicing; ensure airworthiness.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness and readiness for flight.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer relations

Flight ops knowledge

Job description

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC) for the Allegheny LifeFlight program in Canonsburg, PA. The PIC flies EC135/EC145, upholding safety standards while representing the company professionally in the field.

The role requires 2,000 total flight hours, 1,000 PIC hours, turbine experience, and FAA rotorcraft certifications. Full-time schedule, 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shifts, with additional training travel as needed.