VFR Helicopter Pilot

STS Technical Services

$80K — $120K *
Healthcare
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Commercial Helicopter Rating required
  • Instrument Helicopter Rating required
  • First Class Medical Certificate required
  • 2,000 total flight hours
  • 1,500 helicopter hours
  • 1,000 Pilot-in-Command helicopter hours
  • 500 turbine helicopter hours
  • 100 hours night operations experience, or 50 hours plus 100 hours NVG
  • Weight restriction of 235 pounds or less
  • Strong communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform line pilot duties following the General Operations Manual
  • Conduct safe and efficient VFR and NVG air medical missions
  • Support patient and equipment loading and unloading
  • Participate in Safety Management System initiatives
  • Provide reliable service to internal teams and customers
  • Engage in community outreach programs

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
  • Off-duty housing provided
  • Competitive compensation with shift incentives and annual bonuses
Full Job Description
STS Technical Services is hiring VFR Helicopter Pilots in Livingston, Texas.

Position Summary

STS Technical Services is seeking experienced VFR Helicopter Pilots to support air medical transport operations in Livingston, Texas. This is a mission-critical role operating under CAMTS guidelines, where precision, discipline, and fast decision-making directly impact patient outcomes.

You will fly day and night missions in a 24-hour operational environment, supporting emergency medical response with a focus on safety, efficiency, and service.

Incentives
  • Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
  • Off-duty housing provided
  • Competitive compensation with shift incentives and annual bonuses

Job Responsibilities
  • Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
  • Conduct safe and efficient VFR and NVG air medical missions
  • Support patient and equipment loading and unloading as required
  • Participate in Safety Management System initiatives, including Destination Zero
  • Provide professional, reliable service to internal teams and external customers
  • Participate in community outreach programs and represent the organization in the field

Operational Details
  • Aircraft: Bell 407
  • Operations: VFR and NVG
  • Instrument rating required
  • 24-hour operations with rotating day and night schedules

Qualifications
  • Commercial Helicopter Rating required
  • Instrument Helicopter Rating required
  • First Class Medical Certificate required
  • Minimum flight experience:
    • 2,000 total flight hours
    • 1,500 helicopter hours
    • 1,000 Pilot-in-Command helicopter hours
    • 500 turbine helicopter hours
  • Night operations experience:
    • 100 hours unaided, or
    • 50 hours unaided plus 100 hours NVG
  • Must meet company weight restriction of 235 pounds or less
  • Strong communication and customer service skills

Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Interview and acceptance by PHI management
  • Ability to pass a physical exam, including lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Drug screening and background check required

Schedule
  • 7 days on, 7 days off rotation
  • Schedule adjustments may be required based on operational needs

Additional Information
  • Aircraft transition training may require a minimum one-year service commitment
  • Relocation assistance available with potential service commitment
  • Off-duty housing provided at base

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