IFR Pilot - Palestine, TX

Veterans Alliance, LLC

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Palestine, Texas

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PERMANENT

$90,000/yr

Updated 09/02/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Schedule:

7&7 Rotation

Location:

Palestine, Texas

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Incentives

Sign-On Bonus up to $50,000

Off-Duty Housing Provided

Relocation Package Available

Position Overview

Join a premier Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operation and make a meaningful impact by providing life-saving air medical transportation. This position operates under CAMTS guidelines and requires a highly skilled IFR helicopter pilot who thrives in challenging environments and is committed to safety and operational excellence.

Aircraft

EC135 SPIFR/NVG

Captain

Instrument Rating Required

Operational Environment

24-hour operations with day/night rotations

Schedule:

7&7 rotation

Participation in community outreach programs

Support company safety initiatives and Safety Management System (SMS)

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company procedures

Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Shift bonuses and incentives

Annual safety bonus

Annual employee bonus

Relocation assistance available

Off-duty housing provided

Minimum Qualifications

Commercial Helicopter Rating

Instrument Helicopter Rating

FAA First Class Medical

Flight Experience Requirements

2,000 hours Total Time

1,500 hours Helicopter Time

1,000 hours PIC Helicopter Time

500 hours Turbine Helicopter Time

100 hours unaided night operations, OR

50 hours unaided night and

100 hours Night Vision Goggle (NVG) time

75 hours Instrument Time (Actual & Hood; simulator time does not apply)

Additional Requirements

Strong communication and customer service skills

Must successfully complete interview and acceptance process

Must pass pre-employment:

Drug screen

Background check

Physical examination

Functional capacity exam, including lifting up to 100 pounds to assist with patient and equipment loading/unloading

Must meet company weight restriction policy of 235 pounds or less

Must reside within, or be willing to relocate within, a 60-minute drive of the base unless utilizing off-duty housing

U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Service Commitments

If aircraft transition training is required: 1-year minimum service commitment

If relocation assistance is utilized: 2-year minimum service commitment

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