VFR Helicopter Pilot

STS Technical Services; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Location bonus up to 12.5%

Competitive base compensation

Shift bonuses and incentives

Annual safety bonus

Annual employee bonus

Benefits package

Off duty housing provided

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) for air medical operations based in Rushville, Indiana. Pilots will perform time-sensitive missions that directly impact patient outcomes and survival.

The Helicopter Pilot will conduct day and night missions under CAMTS guidelines with 24-hour operations and rotating day/night shifts, while housing is provided off duty and location bonuses may apply.

Qualifications

• Commercial helicopter rating is required.
• Instrument helicopter rating is required.
• First Class Medical Certificate is required.
• Meet CAMTS flight time requirements: 2,000 total hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 PIC hours, 500 turbine hours.
• NVG qualification or eligible; body weight cap 235 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties per General Operations Manual.
• Conduct safe day and night air medical missions.
• Assist with patient and medical equipment loading/unloading as required.
• Support Safety Management System initiatives and safety campaigns.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Deliver professional service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

CAMTS guidelines

Education

Commercial Helicopter Rating

Instrument Rating

First Class Medical

NVG qualification

Tools

Bell 407

NVG capable

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) to support air medical operations based in Rushville, Indiana. This role places pilots at the center of critical care response, flying time sensitive missions that directly impact patient outcomes and survival.

This position is built for mission driven pilots who thrive in demanding environments and take pride in disciplined operations, strong safety culture, and community focused service. With off duty housing and a location bonus available, this role offers both purpose and long term stability.

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: Bell 407
• VFR and NVG operations
• Instrument rating required
• Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
• Strong safety culture with a community focused mission
• Off duty housing provided

Key Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
• Conduct safe and efficient day and night air medical missions
• Assist with patient and medical equipment loading and unloading as required
• Support Safety Management System initiatives and company safety campaigns
• Participate in required community outreach activities
• Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external customers

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $50,000
• Location bonus up to 12.5%
• Competitive base compensation
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives
• Annual safety bonus
• Annual employee bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Off duty housing provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Commercial Helicopter Rating
• Instrument Helicopter Rating
• First Class Medical Certificate
• Meet CAMTS minimum flight time requirements:
• 2,000 total flight hours
• 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

Schedule & Location Requirements

• Seven days on and seven days off rotation
• Schedule rotation may be required
• Off duty housing provided at base

Additional Notes

• Aircraft transition training may require a one year service commitment
• External recruiting may occur concurrently with internal postings
• Participation in community outreach programs is required

Core Values

• Safety with zero incidents as the only acceptable outcome
• Efficiency through responsible and effective use of resources
• Quality through reliable, high performance execution
• Service to patients, communities, and teammates

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions across aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial markets. We connect highly skilled professionals with mission critical roles that make a real difference.

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