Helicopter Pilot

Bennetts Company; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Helicopter Pilot (Critical Care Air Medical Transport) with Bennetts Company conducts EMS missions across California and the Western U.S. You will work closely with clinical teams, dispatch, and community agencies to coordinate patient transport.

Responsibilities include pre/post-flight inspections, safe navigation in diverse conditions, and adherence to FAA regulations, safety standards, and mission coordination with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Proven helicopter piloting experience with strong safety-first judgment.
• Ability to operate reliably in diverse environmental conditions.
• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and adherence to regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with medical and operational partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections and required documentation.
• Navigate safely in varied terrain and changing weather conditions.
• Operate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and established safety procedures.
• Maintain communication and coordination with dispatch and medical staff during missions.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and adherence to company and aviation safety standards.

Skills

Piloting experience

Safety-first mindset

Situational awareness

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Helicopter Pilot (Critical Care Air Medical Transport)

Safely operate rotor-wing aircraft to support emergency and interfacility critical care transport across California and the Western U.S. Work closely with clinical teams, dispatch, and community agencies to ensure coordinated patient transport.

Key Duties

• Perform comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections and required documentation.


• Navigate safely in varied terrain and changing weather conditions.


• Operate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and established safety procedures.


• Maintain communication and coordination with dispatch and medical staff during missions.


• Ensure aircraft readiness and adherence to company and aviation safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven helicopter piloting experience with strong safety-first judgment.


• Ability to operate reliably in diverse environmental conditions.


• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and adherence to regulations.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills with medical and operational partners.