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VFR Helicopter Pilot

STS Technical Services
Grants, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) to support air medical operations based in Grants, New Mexico. This role places pilots at the forefront of emergency medical response, flying critical care missions where safety, professionalism, and precision are essential.

This position is built for pilots who value mission driven flying, disciplined operations, and a strong safety culture. With off duty housing provided and a rotational schedule, this opportunity offers stability while doing work that truly matters.

Position Overview

The Helicopter Pilot supports air medical transport missions under CAMTS guidelines. Pilots conduct day and night missions and are responsible for the safe, compliant execution of all assigned flights while maintaining strict adherence to company procedures and safety management systems.

About the Operation
  • Air medical transport operating under CAMTS guidelines
  • Aircraft type: AS350B3e
  • VFR and NVG operations
  • Instrument rating required
  • Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
  • Strong safety culture focused on operational excellence
  • Off duty housing provided
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
  • Safely conduct day and night air medical missions
  • Assist with patient and medical equipment loading and unloading as required
  • Support Safety Management System initiatives, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns
  • Participate in community outreach programs
  • Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external customers
Compensation & Benefits
  • Sign on bonus up to $50,000
  • Location bonus up to 30%
  • Competitive base compensation
  • Shift bonuses and shift incentives
  • Annual safety bonus
  • Annual employee bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Off duty housing provided
Minimum Qualifications
  • Commercial Helicopter Rating
  • Instrument Helicopter Rating
  • First Class Medical Certificate
  • Meet CAMTS minimum flight time requirements:
    • 2,000 total flight hours
    • 1,500 helicopter hours
    • 1,000 hours PIC helicopter
    • 500 turbine helicopter hours
    • 100 hours unaided night operations or
    • 50 hours unaided night and 100 hours NVG
  • NVG qualified or eligible
  • Body weight not to exceed 235 pounds
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated internal and external customer service skills
Pre Employment Requirements
  • Ability to pass a pre placement physical and functional capacity exam including lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Drug screening and background check
  • Interview and acceptance by PHI management
  • Annual flu vaccine not required
Schedule & Location Requirements
  • Fourteen days on and fourteen days off rotation
  • Schedule rotation may be required
  • Must reside within a one hour commute of the Grants, New Mexico base
Additional Notes
  • Aircraft transition training may require a one year service commitment
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Relocation support may require a two year service commitment
  • External recruiting may occur concurrently with internal postings
Core Values
  • Safety with zero incidents as the only acceptable outcome
  • Efficiency through responsible and effective use of resources
  • Quality through reliable, high performance execution
  • Service to patients, communities, and teammates
About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions across aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial markets. We connect highly skilled professionals with mission critical roles that make a real difference.

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.

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