VFR Helicopter Pilot – Air Medical Transport

Overview

Total Aviation Staffing is hiring an experienced IFR Helicopter Pilot for our client, a leading air medical transport provider supporting life‑saving missions across the country. This position is based in Greenville, Kentucky and is ideal for a skilled helicopter pilot with strong instrument, NVG, and air medical experience. In this role, you will serve as Captain in EC135 SPIFR/NVG helicopter air ambulance operations, supporting critical patient transport missions in a 24‑hour day/night environment.

This role supports EC135 SPIFR/NVG Helicopter Air Ambulance operations. An instrument rating is required, and pilots should be comfortable operating in a structured air medical environment with both day and night rotations.

This is more than a standard helicopter pilot position. You will be part of an air medical team where your flight experience, judgment, and professionalism directly support emergency medical care and patient transport.

• Sign‑on bonus up to $100,000
• 7‑on / 7‑off schedule
• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Shift bonuses and incentives
• Annual safety bonus
• Annual employee bonus
• Mission‑driven flying in helicopter air ambulance operations
• Opportunity to participate in community outreach programs
• Work in a safety‑focused aviation and medical transport environment

• Serve as Captain for helicopter air ambulance operations.
• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.
• Operate the EC135 safely and efficiently in SPIFR/NVG air medical missions.
• Support 24‑hour operations, including day and night rotations.
• Work closely with medical crews, communications teams, maintenance personnel, and leadership.
• Support the company’s Safety Management System and other safety initiatives.
• Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers.
• Participate in community outreach programs as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment when required.
• Maintain compliance with FAA, CAMTS, company, and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate sound aeronautical decision‑making, communication, and professionalism during all flight operations.

• Commercial Helicopter Rating
• Instrument Helicopter Rating
• First Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 2,000 total flight hours
• Minimum 1,500 helicopter hours
• Minimum 1,000 PIC helicopter hours
• Minimum 500 turbine helicopter hours
• Minimum 75 hours instrument time, including actual and hood
• Minimum 100 hours unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided night and 100 hours NVG
• Ability to meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy of 235 lbs. or less
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to successfully interview with customer and management teams
• Ability to pass a pre‑placement physical exam, drug screening, and background check

This role requires the ability to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. Candidates must be able to pass a functional capacity exam, including a strength and flexibility assessment, with the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Schedule:

7 days on / 7 days off.

Location:

Greenville, KY. Candidates must live within a 1‑hour commute of the assigned base. Schedule changes may be required based on base needs.

If an aircraft transition is required, a minimum one‑year service requirement may apply. If relocation assistance is used, a minimum two‑year service requirement may apply.