STS Technical Services is hiring IFR Pilots to serve as EC135 Captains in Palestine, Texas. This is an opportunity to join a life-saving aviation team supporting air medical transport operations with a strong focus on safety, precision and operational excellence.
Qualified pilots will fly critical care missions under CAMTS guidelines while operating in SPIFR and NVG environments. This role includes a sign-on bonus up to $50,000, off-duty housing and a 7&7 schedule.
Position Overview
The IFR Pilot EC135 Captain will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual while safely conducting day and night air medical missions. This role supports 24-hour operations with rotating day and night shifts and requires professionalism, sound judgment and a commitment to patient, crew and community safety.
About the Operation Air medical transport operations under CAMTS guidelines
Aircraft:
EC135
SPIFR / NVG operations
Instrument rating required
24-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 loading and unloading patients and medical equipment as required
Support Safety Management System initiatives and safety campaigns
Participate in community outreach programs
Provide professional and courteous service to internal and external customers Compensation and Benefits Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
Competitive base compensation
Shift bonuses and shift incentives
Annual safety bonus
Annual employee bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Off-duty housing provided Minimum Qualifications Commercial Helicopter Rating
Instrument Helicopter Rating
First Class Medical Certificate
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated internal and external customer service skills
Must meet flight personnel weight restriction of 235 lbs. or less CAMTS Minimum Flight Time Requirements 2,000 total flight hours
1,500 helicopter hours
1,000 PIC helicopter hours
500 turbine helicopter hours
100 hours unaided night or 50 hours unaided night plus 100 hours NVG
75 hours instrument time, actual and hood Screening Requirements
Candidates must be able to pass: Pre-placement physical and functional capacity exam, including lifting up to 100 lbs.
Drug screening and background check
Interview and acceptance by management Annual flu vaccine is not required.
Schedule and Location Requirements Location:
Palestine, Texas
Schedule:
7&7
Day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required
Off-duty housing provided
Core Values Safety:
Zero incidents is the only acceptable outcome
Efficiency:
Responsible and effective use of resources
Quality:
Reliable, high-performance outcomes
Service:
Commitment to patients, communities and teammates Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading organizations across aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Our recruiting teams connect skilled aviation professionals with opportunities that support mission-critical operations across the United States.
If you are an experienced IFR Pilot ready to support air medical operations as an EC135 Captain in Palestine, Texas, apply today.
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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