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Total Aviation Staffing is hiring a VFR Helicopter Pilot for our client, a leading air medical transport provider supporting life-saving missions across the country.

This position is based in Marion, Indiana and is ideal for an experienced helicopter pilot who wants to do meaningful work in a mission-driven aviation environment. In this role, you will support critical air medical operations, helping transport patients and medical crews safely, efficiently, and professionally when every second counts.

If you are a safety-focused pilot with strong VFR/NVG experience, turbine helicopter time, and the ability to perform under pressure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected air medical operation with strong incentives, off-duty housing, and a stable rotational schedule.

This role supports Bell 407 VFR/NVG operations in a 24-hour air medical environment. An instrument rating is required, and pilots should be comfortable operating in both day and night rotations.

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

This opportunity offers:

• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• Location bonus up to 12.5%
• 7-on / 7-off schedule
• Off-duty housing available
• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Shift bonuses and incentives
• Annual safety bonus
• Annual employee bonus
• Mission-driven flying in the air medical industry
• Opportunity to participate in community outreach programs

As a VFR Helicopter Pilot, you will:

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.
• Operate aircraft safely and efficiently in support of air medical missions.
• Support the company’s Safety Management System and other safety initiatives.
• Work closely with medical crews, communications teams, maintenance personnel, and leadership.
• 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 strong communication, professionalism, and sound decision-making during flight operations.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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 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: Marion, IN
• Off-duty housing is available.
• Schedule changes may be required based on base needs.
• Annual flu vaccine is not required.

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.

If you are an experienced VFR Helicopter Pilot, Air Medical Pilot, EMS Helicopter Pilot, or Bell 407 Pilot looking for a meaningful role where your skills directly support life-saving missions, we encourage you to apply today.

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