VFR Helicopter Pilot

STS Aviation Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Location bonus up to 12.5%

Bonuses for safety and performance

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking an experienced Air Medical Helicopter Pilot to support air medical transport operations for a leading provider based in Marion, Indiana. Pilots operate Bell 407 aircraft in critical-care transport missions, offering rapid response in demanding environments around the clock with NVG and visual flight rules.

The role requires extensive flight hours, an instrument rating, and a current First Class FAA Medical.

Qualifications

• Commercial helicopter pilot certificate.
• Instrument Rating is required.
• First Class FAA Medical is required.
• 2,000 total flight hours.
• 1,500 helicopter flight hours.
• 1,000 hours pilot in command, helicopters.
• 500 hours turbine helicopter time.
• 100 hours unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours NVG.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with operational procedures.
• Safely operate a Bell 407 helicopter during air medical transport missions.
• Assist with patient and equipment loading as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in community outreach and company safety initiatives.
• Work closely with medical crews to ensure safe and efficient patient transport.

Skills

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Instrument Rating

First Class FAA Medical

2,000 total flight hours

1,500 helicopter flight hours

1,000 hours PIC, helicopters

500 hours turbine helicopter time

Night operations (NVG)

Job description

Job Description

About the Company STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm and a leading provider of workforce solutions across aviation, aerospace, defence, manufacturing and industrial markets, connecting highly skilled professionals with mission-critical roles.

Role Overview

STS Technical Services is recruiting an experienced Air Medical Helicopter Pilot to support air medical transport operations for a leading provider based in Marion, Indiana. Pilots conduct critical-care transport missions, providing rapid response to patients in urgent situations in demanding environments where professionalism, precision and safety are essential. Pilots operate Bell 407 aircraft in support of emergency medical crews across the region. Operations run 24 hours per day with rotating day and night schedules under VFR and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) conditions.

Aircraft and Operational Details

Aircraft: Bell 407
Location: Marion, Indiana
Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
24-hour operational coverage
Day and night flight operations
VFR and NVG operations

Key Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with operational procedures
• Safely operate a Bell 407 helicopter during air medical transport missions
• Assist with patient and equipment loading as needed
• Maintain strict adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols
• Participate in community outreach and company safety initiatives
• Work closely with medical crews to ensure safe and efficient patient transport

Licences & Qualifications

• Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Rating
• First Class FAA Medical
• Experience 2,000 total flight hours
• 1,500 helicopter flight hours
• 1,000 hours pilot in command, helicopters
• 500 hours turbine helicopter time
• 100 hours unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours NVG

Requirements

• Maximum body weight: 235 lbs
• Ability to assist with lifting up to 100 pounds during patient or equipment loading
• Must pass pre-placement physical, drug screen and background check
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Candidates must reside within one hour of the base location
• 7 days on / 7 days off rotation; base schedule may rotate depending on operational needs

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
• Location bonus up to 12.5%
• Competitive base pay, shift bonuses and annual safety and performance bonuses

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available, but housing is not provided.

Requirements

Aircraft: Bell 407
Location: Marion, Indiana
Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
24-hour operational coverage
Day and night flight operations
VFR and NVG operations
Perform line pilot duties in accordance with operational procedures
Safely operate a Bell 407 helicopter during air medical transport missions
Assist with patient and equipment loading as needed
Maintain strict adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols
Participate in community outreach and company safety initiatives
Work closely with medical crews to ensure safe and efficient patient transport
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate
Instrument Rating
First Class FAA Medical
2,000 total flight hours
1,500 helicopter flight hours
1,000 hours pilot in command, helicopters
500 hours turbine helicopter time
100 hours unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours NVG
Maximum body weight: 235 lbs
Ability to assist with lifting up to 100 pounds during patient or equipment loading
Must pass pre-placement physical, drug screen and background check
Strong communication and customer service skills
Candidates must reside within one hour of the base location

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
• Location bonus up to 12.5%