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STS Technical Services is hiring an IFR Helicopter Pilot EC135 Captain to support air medical operations based in Palestine, Texas. This role places pilots at the forefront of critical care missions, flying life saving operations with precision, professionalism, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

This position is built for experienced IFR pilots who bring sound judgment, technical discipline, and calm decision making to every mission. If you are driven by purpose and operate best in high reliability environments, this role delivers meaningful impact every shift.

Position Overview

The IFR Pilot EC135 Captain is responsible for safely conducting air medical transport missions under CAMTS guidelines. This role supports day and night operations and requires strict adherence to company procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety management systems.

About the Operation

• Air medical transport operating under CAMTS guidelines
• Aircraft type: EC135
• SPIFR and NVG operations
• Instrument rating required
• Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
• Strong safety culture focused on operational excellence

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 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 or
• 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours NVG
• 75 hours instrument time, actual and hood

STS Technical Services is hiring an IFR Helicopter Pilot to support air medical operations based in Palestine, Texas, with coverage across East Texas, including Wills Point, Longview, and Mt. Pleasant. This role supports critical care transport operations and places pilots at the center of life saving missions flown in demanding environments.

This position is built for experienced IFR pilots who bring discipline, precision, and sound judgment to every flight. You will operate multiple aircraft types while supporting a safety driven, CAMTS aligned operation.

Position Overview

The IFR Helicopter Pilot supports air medical transport missions under established regulatory, safety, and operational standards. Pilots operate across multiple bases and aircraft types, flying day and night missions in a high reliability environment.

About the Operation

• Air medical transport operating under CAMTS guidelines
• Aircraft types include Bell 407, EC135, and EC145
• VFR and SPIFR or NVG operations
• Instrument rating required
• Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
• Paid travel between East Texas bases
• Strong safety culture focused on operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
• Conduct safe and efficient air medical missions across multiple aircraft types
• Assist with patient and equipment loading and unloading as required
• Support Safety Management System initiatives and company safety campaigns
• Participate in community outreach activities
• Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external customers

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $100,000 sign on bonus
• 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 or
  • 50 hours unaided night and 100 hours NVG
  • 75 hours instrument time, actual and hood
• 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 Health management
• Annual flu vaccine not required

Schedule & Location Requirements

• Seven days on and seven days off rotation
• Schedule rotation may be required
• Paid travel to support multiple East Texas bases

Core Values

• Safety with zero incidents as the only acceptable outcome
• Efficiency through 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 impact.

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

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