VFR Helicopter Pilot - Jackson - STS Technical Services

Description

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) to support air medical operations based in Jackson, Mississippi. 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 designed for pilots who value mission driven flying, disciplined operations, and a strong safety culture. You will support life saving missions in a high performance environment where standards matter and teamwork is critical.
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: Bell 407
• VFR and NVG operations
• Instrument rating required
• Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
• Strong safety culture focused on operational excellence
• Housing is not 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 and company safety campaigns
• Participate in required community outreach programs
• Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external customers

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $100,000
• Competitive base compensation
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives
• Annual safety bonus
• Annual employee bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

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

Schedule & Location Requirements

• Seven days on and seven days off rotation
• Schedule rotation may be required
• Must reside within a one hour commute of the Jackson, Mississippi 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.