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Join our client, a leading provider of air medical transportation services, as a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot based in London, Kentucky. In this critical role, you'll fly life-saving missions, providing rapid emergency medical transport alongside highly skilled medical professionals. This opportunity is ideal for experienced helicopter pilots who thrive in high-pressure environments, are passionate about aviation excellence, and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.

Based in London, KY, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with an organization that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and professional development. With a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000, off-duty housing provided, relocation assistance, and a competitive compensation package, this role offers the chance to combine your aviation expertise with a purpose-driven mission.

• Conduct Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations in accordance with CAMTS guidelines.
• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (Captain) flying the EC135 SPIFR/NVG aircraft.
• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.
• Operate safely during 24-hour operations, including day and night rotations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, CAMTS standards, and company operating procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and medical equipment when required.
• Support the company's Safety Management System and ongoing safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with flight crews, medical personnel, dispatch, and external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable service.
• Participate in community outreach and educational programs.
• Maintain professionalism while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Qualified on the VE7A certificate.
• Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate.
• Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• ATP certificate (required within 12 months of hire if not currently held).
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Meet CAMTS minimum flight experience requirements:
  • 2,000 total flight hours.
  • 1,500 helicopter flight hours.
  • 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) helicopter hours.
  • 500 turbine helicopter hours.
  • 100 hours unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.
  • 100 hours instrument flight time (actual and simulated).
• Ability to meet the company's flight crew weight restriction policy (235 lbs. or less).
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully complete interviews with company leadership and operational partners.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance while loading and unloading patients and equipment.

• Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Shift incentives and differential pay.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.
• Off-duty housing provided.
• Relocation assistance available (service commitment applies).
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• 7-on / 7-off work schedule.
• Opportunity to fly advanced EC135 aircraft on life-saving missions.
• Industry-leading training and ongoing professional development.

• Schedule: 7-on / 7-off rotation with 24-hour operations.
• Off-duty housing is provided.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Applicants requiring aircraft transition training must complete a one-year service commitment.
• Candidates utilizing relocation assistance must complete a two-year service commitment.
• Successful candidates will participate in community outreach programs and support company safety initiatives.
• Annual influenza vaccination is not required.

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