Air Medical Helicopter Pilot in Command

Coastal Elite Pro; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Martinsville, VA seeks a Rotor Wing Pilot in Command to lead in-flight operations for trauma and medical transport missions. The role requires strict adherence to FAA regulations and high standards of safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities include pre-flight planning, weather evaluation, risk assessment, and coordination with clinical teams to ensure efficient transport and patient care, while contributing to ongoing safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pilot-in-command capability for rotor-wing operations.
• Strong aviation judgment, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clinical teams using crew resource management.
• Safety-focused mindset and commitment to quality and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotor-wing aircraft for emergent and non-emergent patient transports.
• Perform thorough pre-flight planning, including route and risk assessment.
• Evaluate weather conditions and ensure safe flight operations.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with FAA regulations and applicable policies.
• Execute safe aircraft operations in varied terrain and conditions.
• Participate in safety and quality improvement programs.
• Use effective crew resource management with aviation and clinical team members.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, compassion, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Pilot-in-command rotor-wing

Aviation judgment

Regulatory compliance

Crew resource management

Job description

Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Key Responsibilities

• Operate rotor-wing aircraft for emergent and non-emergent patient transports.
• Perform thorough pre-flight planning, including route and risk assessment.
• Evaluate weather conditions and ensure safe flight operations.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with FAA regulations and applicable policies.
• Execute safe aircraft operations in varied terrain and conditions.
• Participate in safety and quality improvement programs.
• Use effective crew resource management with aviation and clinical team members.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, compassion, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Pilot-in-command capability for rotor-wing operations.
• Strong aviation judgment, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clinical teams using crew resource management.
• Safety-focused mindset and commitment to quality and improvement.