Helicopter Pilot

Coastal Elite Pro; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro seeks a Helicopter Pilot for Critical Care Air Medical Transport to operate rotor-wing aircraft across California and the Western U.S. You will work closely with clinical teams, dispatch, and community agencies to ensure safe, patient-focused air medical operations.

The role demands navigating varied terrain and weather, performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and maintaining FAA safety standards while coordinating with medical staff to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Rotor-wing piloting experience with strong safety judgment.
• Proficiency in flight operations, navigation, and adverse weather decision-making.
• Thorough understanding of FAA regulations and safe aviation practices.
• Ability to collaborate professionally in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct emergency and interfacility helicopter flights.
• Perform comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections and documentation.
• Navigate safely through varied terrain and changing weather conditions.
• Maintain strict compliance with FAA and organizational safety standards.
• Coordinate effectively with clinical staff and operational partners to support patient care.

Skills

Rotor-wing piloting experience

Flight operations & navigation

FAA regulations knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Helicopter Pilot (Critical Care Air Medical Transport)

Operate rotor-wing aircraft to support emergency and interfacility critical care transports across California and the Western U.S. Work closely with clinical teams, dispatch, and community agencies to ensure safe, patient-focused air medical operations.

Key Duties

• Safely conduct emergency and interfacility helicopter flights
• Perform comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections and documentation
• Navigate safely through varied terrain and changing weather conditions
• Maintain strict compliance with FAA and organizational safety standards
• Coordinate effectively with clinical staff and operational partners to support patient care

Qualifications & Skills

• Rotor-wing piloting experience with strong safety judgment
• Proficiency in flight operations, navigation, and adverse weather decision-making
• Thorough understanding of FAA regulations and safe aviation practices
• Ability to collaborate professionally in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment