Helicopter Pilot IFR

Helicopter Jobs; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $25,000

Retention Bonus 1.5x base salary

Relocation assistance reviewed case by

Job summary

Geisinger Life Flight operates SPIFR EC145 aircraft and BK117C1 helicopters, offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for pilots and a 1.5X base salary retention bonus for extra shifts, plus case-by-case relocation assistance. The team works a 7 days on/7 days off rotation from Montoursville, PA.

Applicants must hold FAA commercial pilot with instrument rating, have substantial helicopter time, and meet minimum IFR experience requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating required.
• Total flight time 2000 hours or 1500 hours with ATP rating.
• Helicopter Pilot in Command time 1000+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient conduct of patient transport flights as pilot in command.
• Plan flight assignments and obtain briefing information.
• Conduct pre-flight inspection and ensure aircraft is ready for flight.
• Record flight logs, maintenance forms and discrepancies.
• Maintain SPIFR proficiency and keep navigation charts current.
• Participate in post-flight debriefings and coordinate with medical teams.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating

Total flight hours 2000

Helicopter Pilot in Command time 1000+ hours

Job description

• Retention Bonus: 1.5X base salary for extra shifts, plus additional financial incentives
• Relocation Assistance: Reviewed case by case
• NOTE: This posting is a near-duplicate of requisition R-96296 (Helicopter Line Pilot IFR, same base/department) - same requirements, different requisition ID. Verify with Geisinger whether this is a second concurrent opening or a re-post before importing both.

KEY DETAILS

• Aircraft Type: EC145 (SPIFR), BK117C1
• Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off
• Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 for pilots
• Retention Bonus: 1.5X base salary for extra shifts, plus additional financial incentives
• Relocation Assistance: Reviewed case by case
• NOTE: This posting is a near-duplicate of requisition R-96296 (Helicopter Line Pilot IFR, same base/department) - same requirements, different requisition ID. Verify with Geisinger whether this is a second concurrent opening or a re-post before importing both.

Location: Montoursville, PA

Job Category: Transportation

Schedule: Rotation

Work Type: Full time

Department: Life Flight Pilot Team

Date posted: 06/19/2026

Job ID: R-98127

Job Summary

Life Flight operates eight SPIFR EC145's and one BK117C1. We offer a $25,000 bonus for Pilots, a very competitive salary and benefit package and Relocation assistance reviewed case by case. 1.5X base salary for extra shifts Additional financial incentives for extra shifts.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment related to the conveyance of patients in need of emergency services. The pilot-in-command and is authorized to process a flight assignment received from the Life Flight Communications Center and determines whether to accept or decline a flight assignment based on weather conditions or other factors that may impact the safety of flight.
• Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions.
• Conducts a start of shift briefing with the assigned medical, communications and ground personnel.
• Ensures that the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; is inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled and staffed for a flight assignment.
• Supervises and assists loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determines that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per the utilized method of aircraft weight and balance or the approved rotorcraft flight manual.
• Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard.
• Files, activates and closes the flight plans.
• Ensures proper completion of flight logs, records and maintenance forms.
• Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to a flight assignment.
• Logs all mechanical discrepancies as they occur and informs maintenance personnel.
• Notifies the Life Flight Communications Center of the service status of the aircraft.
• Participates in post-flight debriefings.
• Keeps navigation charts current and up to date.
• Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations.

Position Details

• 7 days on 7 days off
• $25,000 Bonus
• Certifications and Licenses:
• FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
• 2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
• 1500hrs. Helicopter time
• 1000hrs. Helicopter Pilot in Command time
• 75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight
• Helicopter Turbine Time: 1000 hours
• 500 hours Cross Country
• 100 hours of night flight time
• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Minimum Of 1 Year-Related Work Experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Leads Others; Interpersonal Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.