Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Coastal Elite Pro; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 132,496,000 - 208,602,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Page, AZ is seeking an Air Ambulance Pilot to provide rapid, life-saving transport under FAA rules. The role requires expert flight planning, decision making under pressure, and close coordination with medical teams and dispatch.

You must hold Commercial with Instrument Rating or ATP, a current FAA Second-Class Medical, and at least 2,500 helicopter hours including cross-country, night, and instrument time. Proximity to base is preferred.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating or ATP and a current FAA Second-Class Medical.
• Minimum 2,500 helicopter hours including cross-country, night, and instrument time.
• Strong flight planning, decision-making, and safety practices.
• Ability to lift and perform pre/post-flight inspections and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate helicopter in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Plan and execute flights considering weather, weight, and fuel.
• Collaborate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for missions.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and maintain flight and maintenance logs.

Skills

Flight planning

Communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Safety compliance

FAA certifications

Education

2500 helicopter hours

Job description

Role Overview

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

Role Overview

As an Air Ambulance Pilot, you are essential in providing rapid, life-saving transportation for patients, ensuring safety for the medical team and passengers during flights. Your responsibilities include operating aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, planning and executing flights considering weather, weight, and fuel, and collaborating with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless missions. You must respond promptly to emergency calls, 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 flight experience: 2,500 helicopter hours, with cross-country, night, and instrument hours
• Strong skills in flight planning, communication, decision-making, team collaboration, situational awareness, and safety compliance
• Physical ability to sit, perform pre/post-flight inspections, lift up to 50 pounds, and meet FAA medical standards

Preferred Experience

• Air ambulance operations, Night Vision Goggle experience, turbine-engine hours, and proximity to the assigned base

Additional Details

• Location: Page Air Base, Arizona
• Work hours: 40 per week
• Hourly rate: $46.24 - $72.80, based on experience