VFR Helicopter Pilot

STS Aviation Group; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $50,000

Location bonus up to 30%

Annual safety bonus

Off duty housing provided

Job summary

STS Aviation Group is seeking a skilled Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) for air medical operations based in Grants, New Mexico. This role involves conducting critical care missions with a focus on safety and professionalism. The position offers stability with a rotational schedule of fourteen days on and fourteen days off, alongside various bonuses, including a sign-on bonus up to $50,000. Candidates must have commercial and instrument helicopter ratings, strong communication skills, and relevant flight hours.

Qualifications

• 1,500 helicopter hours required.
• 1,000 hours PIC (Pilot in Command) helicopter.
• 500 turbine helicopter hours required.
• NVG qualified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct air medical missions during day and night.
• Perform line pilot duties per the General Operations Manual.
• Support safety management initiatives and community outreach.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Commercial Helicopter Rating

Instrument Helicopter Rating

First Class Medical Certificate

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) to support air medical operations based in Grants, New Mexico. This role places pilots at the forefront of emergency medical response, flying critical care missions where safety, professionalism, and precision are essential.

This position is built for pilots who value mission driven flying, disciplined operations, and a strong safety culture. With off duty housing provided and a rotational schedule, this opportunity offers stability while doing work that truly matters.

Position Overview

The Helicopter Pilot supports air medical transport missions under CAMTS guidelines. Pilots conduct day and night missions and are responsible for the safe, compliant execution of all assigned flights while maintaining strict adherence to company procedures and safety management systems.

About the Operation

• Air medical transport operating under CAMTS guidelines
• Aircraft type: AS350B3e
• VFR and NVG operations
• Instrument rating required
• Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
• Strong safety culture focused on operational excellence
• Off duty housing provided

Key Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
• Safely conduct day and night air medical missions
• Assist with patient and medical equipment loading and unloading as required
• Support Safety Management System initiatives, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns
• Participate in community outreach programs
• Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external customers
• Sign on bonus up to $50,000
• Location bonus up to 30%
• Competitive base compensation
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives
• Annual safety bonus
• Annual employee bonus
• Off duty housing provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Commercial Helicopter Rating
• Instrument Helicopter Rating
• First Class Medical Certificate
• Meet CAMTS minimum flight time requirements:
• 1,500 helicopter hours
• 1,000 hours PIC helicopter
• 500 turbine helicopter hours
• 100 hours unaided night operations or
• 50 hours unaided night and 100 hours NVG
• NVG qualified or eligible
• Body weight not to exceed 235 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated internal and external customer service skills

Pre Employment Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre placement physical and functional capacity exam including lifting up to 100 pounds
• Drug screening and background check
• Interview and acceptance by PHI management
• Annual flu vaccine not required

Schedule & Location Requirements

• Fourteen days on and fourteen days off rotation
• Schedule rotation may be required
• Must reside within a one hour commute of the Grants, New Mexico base

Additional Notes

• Aircraft transition training may require a one year service commitment
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Relocation support may require a two year service commitment
• External recruiting may occur concurrently with internal postings

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.