IFR Helicopter Pilot – Air Medical Transport

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

This position is based in Columbus, Mississippi and is ideal for a skilled helicopter pilot with strong instrument, NVG, and air medical experience. In this role, you will serve as Captain in EC135 SPIFR/NVG helicopter air ambulance operations, supporting critical patient transport missions in a 24-hour day/night environment.

If you are a safety-focused pilot with strong IFR decision-making, turbine helicopter experience, and the ability to perform under pressure, this is a meaningful opportunity to use your aviation skills in a mission-driven air medical role.

What You’ll Be Flying

This role supports EC135 SPIFR/NVG Helicopter Air Ambulance operations. An instrument rating is required, and pilots should be comfortable operating in a structured air medical environment with both day and night rotations.

Why This Role Stands Out

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

This opportunity offers:

• Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
• 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 helicopter air ambulance operations
• Opportunity to participate in community outreach programs
• Work in a safety-focused aviation and medical transport environment

Key Responsibilities

As an IFR Helicopter Pilot, you will:

• Serve as Captain for helicopter air ambulance operations.
• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating procedures.
• Operate the EC135 safely and efficiently in SPIFR/NVG air medical missions.
• Support 24-hour operations, including day and night rotations.
• Work closely with medical crews, communications teams, maintenance personnel, and leadership.
• Support the company’s Safety Management System and other safety initiatives.
• 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 sound aeronautical decision-making, communication, and professionalism during all flight operations.

Required Qualifications

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 75 hours instrument time, including actual and hood
• 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

Physical Requirements

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 and Location Details

• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Location: Columbus, MS
• Off-duty housing is available.
• Schedule changes may be required based on base needs.

Additional Details

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.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced IFR Helicopter Pilot, Air Medical Pilot, EMS Helicopter Pilot, EC135 Captain, or SPIFR/NVG Helicopter Pilot looking for a mission-driven aviation role, we encourage you to apply today.

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