Apollo MedFlight is excited to announce additional opportunities in our partnership with Pafford Air One. We have been excited to see our partnership grow to service 4 different communities. With growth comes more opportunity, so we are looking to add a rotor wing pilot to our base in Ruston, LA!

Since 1967 Pafford has proudly served communities with unwavering dedication in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Their commitment extends to ensuring access to critical care air medical resources, facilitating the swift transport of injured and critical patients to tertiary care centers. Apollo MedFlight is excited to partner with Pafford to serve these communities.

Are you a skilled and passionate pilot seeking a thrilling opportunity that combines your aviation expertise with a meaningful purpose?

As a pilot at Apollo MedFlight, you'll be an integral part of our dedicated team, working alongside skilled medical professionals to provide rapid and critical care transport to patients in need. Your aviation skills will be at the forefront of our life-saving operations, ensuring timely and safe transportation to medical facilities.

Why Choose Apollo?

We value your expertise and dedication and as a sign of our commitment to your growth and success, we offer a $46,000 retention bonus.
Work-life balance is crucial, and we understand the importance of time with your loved ones. Our innovative 14/14 schedule ensures that you have ample time to relax, rejuvenate, and explore your passions outside of work. Our 14 day schedule also offers the flexibility of being divided into 7 day shifts, followed by 7 night shifts.
At Apollo MedFlight, we believe in taking care of our team like family. We provide comfortable, fully-furnished on-duty and off-duty housing options, so you can focus on what you do best – flying with precision and saving lives.
Say goodbye to travel-related hassles. We cover the costs of your travel to and from your hitch, making your commute stress-free and hassle-free.
Pilots may float to other bases as needed

If you're a pilot ready to embrace a rewarding career that combines your aviation skills with a higher purpose, we invite you to join our team at Apollo MedFlight. Together, we'll navigate the skies, save lives, and make a difference that truly matters!

A day in the life:

Retain the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft
Ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy and all proper documents are on board the aircraft.
Make decisions as necessary to accept, reject, or terminate the flight, or deviation from a planned destination when operating conditions dictate.
Adhere to proper Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques
Positively represent Apollo MedFlight and its customers to vendors, employees and patients through action, behavior, and communication.
Actively participate in the Apollo Safety Management System.
Obtain briefing on the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and any special instructions, and plans flight assignments.
Ensure that weather and aircraft performance conditions can be met appropriate to the FAR under which the flight is being conducted.
Ensure a flight plan or other authorized flight locating procedure is followed on each flight.
Ensure the aircraft is within the weight and balance requirements of the applicable Flight Manual.
Report all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents promptly to the Chief Pilot.
Ensure all aircraft equipment checks are performed properly.
Ensure that all medical crew members and passengers are appropriately briefed for each phase of flight.
Ensure all maintenance discrepancies are reported to appropriate maintenance personnel, and Apollo Operational Control Center is alerted to the current status of the aircraft.
Be thoroughly knowledgeable of the General Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other instructions and regulatory documents pertinent to assigned duties.
Participate in the pre-flight risk assessment process.
Responsible for Tier Two operational control functions.

The background profile we are looking for:

Current FAA Commercial Certificate, Rotorcraft, Helicopter; Instrument, Helicopter
Current FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate
1700 Total Hours
1400 hours of helicopter Time
800 hours of PIC Time
100 hours of nighttime aided or unaided or any combination
350 hours of turbine time
ATP (Preferred)
Previous air medical experience (Preferred)
Previous Bell 407 experience (Preferred)

At Apollo, we know that we are all better together, and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Our workplace thrives by including all voices and makes our business – and the communities we serve – stronger.

All employment decisions at Apollo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Apollo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. At Apollo we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Apollo will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resource department at 806.242.0202 or by email at hr@apollomedflight.com.

For a complete job description please reach out to hr@apollomedflight.com.

www.apollomedflightcareers.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,820.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

Signing bonus

License/Certification:

Pilot License (Required)
FAA Class II Medical (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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