Air Medical Helicopter Pilot (IFR/PIC) – Sign-On/Relocation

Helicopter Jobs; Belle Vernon (Fayette County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Pilot housing

Relocation assistance

Hardship stipend

Policy terms

Job summary

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC) for the Allegheny LifeFlight program in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. The PIC leads flight operations, upholds safety standards, and represents the company with professionalism to clients and communities served.

Required are FAA rotorcraft certificates with instrument rating, 2,000 total hours and 1,000 PIC hours in helicopters. The role features a demanding schedule, strong benefits, and eligibility for training-related travel.

Qualifications

• Total flight time: 2,000 hours.
• Helicopter flight time: 1,200 hours.
• PIC helicopter time: 1,000 hours.
• Turbine helicopter time: 500 hours.
• Cross-country time: 500 hours.
• Night time: 100 hours (50 unaided).
• Instrument time: 75 hours (50 in flight).

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for operating the assigned aircraft at all times.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, coworkers and management.
• Maintain schedule and be prepared for extra duty to cover gaps.
• Attend required meetings.
• Follow all manuals, directives and regulations.
• Perform pre-flight inspections and confirm airworthiness.
• Keep the aircraft clean and presentable.

Skills

Effective communication

Sound judgment

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative

Proficient in directing

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate

FAA Instrument Helicopter Rating

FAA 2nd Class Medical

Job description

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC) for the Allegheny LifeFlight program in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. The PIC leads flight operations, upholds safety standards, and represents the company with professionalism to clients and communities served.

Required are FAA rotorcraft certificates with instrument rating, 2,000 total hours and 1,000 PIC hours in helicopters. The role features a demanding schedule, strong benefits, and eligibility for training-related travel.