Rotor Wing Pilot

Med-Trans Corporation seeks a skilled Rotor Wing Pilot to support emergency air medical transport operations. In this safety-first role, you will operate and manage rotor wing aircraft during pre-hospital and inter-facility missions, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely patient transport. You will collaborate closely with medical crew and dispatch, adhere to FAA and company regulations, and maintain detailed flight and aircraft records. Med-Trans offers a supportive, teamwork-driven culture with ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to critical patient care in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rotor wing aircraft for air medical transport missions, ensuring strict adherence to FAA regulations and company standards.
• Perform comprehensive pre-flight planning, including weather assessment, route selection, fuel planning, and weight-and-balance calculations.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections and promptly report any maintenance discrepancies or safety concerns.
• Make conservative go/no-go decisions using formal risk assessment tools and established safety protocols.
• Fly day, night, VFR, and IFR missions as authorized, including operations with night vision goggles and advanced avionics systems.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with medical crew, dispatch, air traffic control, ground agencies, and partner facilities.
• Coordinate closely with flight paramedics and flight nurses to support efficient, patient-centered transport operations.
• Participate actively in company safety programs, incident reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in recurrent training, check rides, and continuing education to maintain proficiency in aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and EMS flight operations.
• Represent Med-Trans professionally with partner hospitals, first responders, and the public, supporting outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Adhere to all company policies, including fatigue management, sterile cockpit rules, and operational risk management guidelines.
• Work a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and remain prepared for rapid response to emergent missions.

Required Skills

• Rotor wing aircraft operation and handling
• Instrument flying (IFR) skills
• Night vision goggle (NVG) operations
• Pre-flight planning and flight risk assessment
• Weight-and-balance and performance calculations
• Use of aviation weather tools and interpretation of METARs/TAFs
• Radio communication with ATC and dispatch
• Knowledge of FAA Part 135 and applicable regulations
• Emergency procedures and abnormal operations management
• Navigation using GPS/FMS and conventional navaids
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) and teamwork
• Technical understanding of helicopter systems and limitations
• Documentation and flight/operational record-keeping
• Situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
• Basic computer skills for electronic flight bag and reporting systems