VFR Helicopter Pilot

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%