Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Coastal Elite Pro; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Ely, Nevada is seeking an experienced Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life-saving medical transport. You will operate helicopters under FAA regulations, plan missions considering weather, weight, and fuel, and collaborate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless missions.

The role requires heavy flight hours, current FAA pilot certificates, and the ability to perform pre-flight inspections, lift up to 50 pounds, and maintain meticulous flight and

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, plus current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 2,500 helicopter flight hours including cross-country, night, and instrument hours.
• Physical ability to perform pre-flight inspections, lift up to 50 pounds, and meet FAA medical and fitness standards.
• Strong adaptability, flight planning, communication, and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Plan and execute flights considering weather, weight, and fuel needs.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts and maintain flight and maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless missions.
• Represent the organization professionally.

Skills

Flight planning

Adaptability

Communication

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Leadership

Safety compliance

Technical proficiency

Job description

Role Overview

As an Air Ambulance Pilot, you are essential in providing rapid, life-saving medical transportation. Your responsibilities include operating aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies, planning and executing flights considering weather, weight, and fuel needs, and collaborating with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless missions. You must respond promptly to emergency callouts, maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs, and represent the organization professionally.

Qualifications & Skills

• FAA certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 2,500 helicopter flight hours, including cross-country, night, and instrument hours.
• Physical ability to perform pre-flight inspections, lift up to 50 pounds, and meet FAA medical and fitness standards.
• Skills in adaptability, flight planning, communication, decision-making, team collaboration, situational awareness, leadership, safety compliance, and technical proficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Air ambulance operations, night vision goggle experience, turbine-engine hours, and proximity to the assigned base.

Physical & Location Details

• Ability to sit for extended periods, perform inspections, and tolerate environmental conditions.
• Located at Ely Air Base in Nevada, with a scheduled workweek of 40 hours.