VFR Helicopter Pilot - Sierra Vista - STS Technical Services

Description

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Helicopter Pilot (VFR / NVG) to support air medical operations based in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This role places pilots on the front line of emergency medical response, flying critical care missions that directly impact patient outcomes and save lives.
This position is built for pilots who operate with technical excellence, calm judgment, and a deep respect for safety. If you value disciplined aviation, purpose driven work, and community focused missions, this role delivers all three.
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 day and night rotation
• Community focused mission with a strong safety culture
• Housing is not provided

Key Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
• Conduct safe and efficient day and night air medical missions
• Support Safety Management System initiatives and company safety campaigns
• Assist with patient and equipment loading and unloading as required
• Participate in community outreach activities
• 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 Sierra Vista, Arizona base
Additional Notes

Relocation assistance may be available

Use of relocation package requires a two year service commitment

Aircraft transition training may require a one year service commitment

Housing is not provided

External recruiting may occur concurrently with internal postings
Core Values

Safety with zero incidents as the only acceptable outcome

Efficiency through smart, responsible 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.