VFR Helicopter Pilot

About This Role

This role is for 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.

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

Requirements

• 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%
• Shift bonuses and annual safety and performance bonuses

Important Details

• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, 24-hour operational coverage, day and night flight operations, VFR and NVG operations; base schedule may rotate depending on operational needs

Extra Sections

Relocation Support

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

About the Company

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