Medical Helicopter Pilot – 7/7 Schedule, Sign-On Bonus

Rural Metro Fire Department; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 94,084 - 103,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

15K Sign on Bonus

Retention Bonus Plans

5K IFR Stipend

Job summary

Med-Trans is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport services. The role requires a Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, helicopter instrument rating, and substantial flight hours to meet FAR/Med-Trans standards.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, ensuring aircraft readiness, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with dispatch and crews. On‑site work with comprehensive training and ongoing certifications is provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours.
• 1,500 Helicopter Hours.
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours.
• 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours.
• 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided).
• 200 Helicopter Instrument Hours (Actual/Hood/SIM) 50 Hours Actual WX in Aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including FAR and Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
• Maintain accurate Med-Trans and regulatory documentation and record keeping.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Med-Trans change board details.
• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Flight safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication with dispatch

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

2000 Total Flight Hours

1500 Helicopter Hours

1000 Helicopter PIC Hours

1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours

200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours

200 Helicopter Instrument Hours

Job description

Med-Trans is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport services. The role requires a Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, helicopter instrument rating, and substantial flight hours to meet FAR/Med-Trans standards.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, ensuring aircraft readiness, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with dispatch and crews. On‑site work with comprehensive training and ongoing certifications is provided.