Helicopter Pilot Jobs

A Helicopter Pilot in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for navigating helicopters to transport passengers, cargo, or other goods. This role may involve performing emergency services, such as medical evacuations, or carrying out routine services, like aerial inspections of infrastructure. Their duties may also include performing routine aircraft inspections, maintaining accurate flight logs, and ensuring that all operations adhere to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. They need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.

Before becoming a Helicopter Pilot, one might start out in roles such as a Flight Instructor, where they would gain valuable experience teaching others how to fly, or as an Air Traffic Controller, where they would learn crucial skills in managing aircraft during takeoff, flight, and landing. Others may begin as commercial airplane pilots to gain flight hours and experience. The most crucial certification for a Helicopter Pilot is the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a helicopter rating. However, other beneficial qualifications may include an Instrument Rating, which allows pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), and an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, which is required for pilots who wish to serve as a flight commander or First Officer on an aircraft.

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Helicopter Pilot: 2,000 Flight Hours Required

  • Med-Trans Corporation
  • Sparta, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Sparta, NC
  • 20 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services!...

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Helicopter Pilot: $15K Sign-On Bonus

  • Med-Trans Corporation
  • Chilhowie, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Chilhowie, VA
  • 20 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services!...

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Rotor Wing Pilot

  • Med-Trans Corporation
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 20 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services!...

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Helicopter Pilot Med-Trans EG

  • Med-Trans Corporation
  • Richlands, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Richlands, VA
  • 20 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services!...

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VFR Helicopter Pilot Med-Trans EG

  • Med-Trans Corporation
  • Raven, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Raven, VA
  • 20 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services!...

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AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

pilot in command 500 hours turbine 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred Education and Credentials: Rotorcraft-Helicopter...

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Helicopter Pilot - 7/7 Schedule

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Watson, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Watson, IL
  • 17 days ago

pilot in command 500 hours turbine 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred Education and Credentials: Rotorcraft-Helicopter...

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Helicopter Pilot - 2,000 Hours Flight Time

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Watson, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watson, IL
  • 30+ days ago

pilot in command 500 hours turbine 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred Education and Credentials: Rotorcraft-Helicopter...

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Helicopter Pilot Med-Trans EG

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Watson, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watson, IL
  • 30+ days ago

pilot in command 500 hours turbine 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred Education and Credentials: Rotorcraft-Helicopter...

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Helicopter Pilot: 2,000 Flight Hours Required

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Watson, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Watson, IL
  • 45+ days ago

pilot in command 500 hours turbine 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred Education and Credentials: Rotorcraft-Helicopter...

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Helicopter Pilot

  • Air Methods
  • Rockwood, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockwood, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Covenant Health Rockwood, TN EC135 (IFR) $15,000 Location Stipend $25,000 Sign on Bonus (New Hires only) AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE! As the leader in the air medical industry,...

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Helicopter Pilot - Located in Tifton, GA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Tifton, GA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tifton, GA
  • 12 hours ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services Air Evac Lifeteams customers....

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Helicopter Pilot: $15K Sign-On Bonus - Located in Kailua-Kona, HI

  • REACH Medical Holdings
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 12 hours ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to REACH Air Medical Services customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services....

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Helicopter Pilot Med-Trans EG - Located in Porterville, CA

  • REACH Medical Holdings
  • Porterville, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Porterville, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to REACH Air Medical Services customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services....

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Air Ambulance Pilot SPIFR EC145

  • OSF Healthcare
  • IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • IL
  • 15 hours ago

Experience: 2000 Hours Total time: 1500 Hours Helicopter. 1000 Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command (PIC). 100 Hours Helicopter Night Unaided. 75 Hours Instrument / Hood (50 helicopter in flight). 500...

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Helicopter Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Private Pilot Ground School
This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA...
Helicopter ER
Strap in and fire up the twin-jet engines for the most adrenaline-packed medical rescue missions you've ever seen on TV. With full access, life or death drama, high-speed action and amazing...
Helicopter Warfare
Helicopter Warfare takes four extreme helicopter missions from four different theaters of war and looks at what happens when helicopter pilots push their machines to the limit. Each mission...

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Salary for Helicopter Pilot Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Helicopter Pilots offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%
High School or GED
26.0%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.8%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Helicopter Pilots
2-4 years
51.4%
4-6 years
19.8%
1-2 years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.3%
10+ years
7.2%
Less than 1 year
6.1%


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