Helicopter Pilot

Coastal Elite Pro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro recruits an experienced helicopter pilot to operate for critical care air medical transport across California and the Western U.S. You will move critically ill or injured patients safely and on schedule, coordinating with medical teams and dispatch to ensure optimal patient care.

The role requires rigorous adherence to FAA regulations, thorough aircraft inspections, and teamwork in high-pressure environments to sustain reliable operations and exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Helicopter pilot certification with FAA regulatory compliance.
• Strong safety mindset and situational awareness.
• Clear communication and teamwork with medical teams and dispatch.
• Thorough attention to aircraft checks, procedures, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate helicopters for emergency and interfacility medical transport.
• Coordinate with medical crews and dispatch to support patient care during transport.
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight (as applicable), and post-flight inspections and documentation.
• Follow FAA and organizational safety procedures to ensure compliant operations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team focused on patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Skills

Helicopter piloting

Safety mindset

Team communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Helicopter Pilot (Critical Care Air Medical Transport)

Operate helicopters for emergency and interfacility medical transport across California and the Western U.S., providing safe, timely movement of critically ill and injured patients.

• Fly designated emergency and non-emergency routes while maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and communicate with medical crews and dispatch to support patient care during transport.
• Perform comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight (as applicable), and post-flight inspections and documentation.
• Follow FAA and organizational safety procedures to ensure compliant, reliable operations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Helicopter pilot certification and ability to operate under FAA requirements.
• Strong safety mindset, situational awareness, and decision-making in high-pressure scenarios.
• Clear communication and teamwork with medical professionals and dispatch.
• Thorough attention to aircraft checks, procedures, and operational compliance.