VFR Helicopter Pilot (Lead Assignment): 50317 - Kirbyville, Texas

Company/Organization: STS Technical Services

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 1/26/2026 7:35:20 PM

Description:

STS Technical Services is hiring a VFR Helicopter Pilot for a Lead Assignment to support air medical operations based in Kirbyville, Texas. This role combines hands on flying with leadership responsibility, placing you at the center of emergency medical response while guiding and developing base pilots in a safety first environment.

This position is built for experienced VFR pilots who lead by example, operate with discipline, and take ownership of both mission execution and team performance. Off duty housing is provided.

The VFR Helicopter Pilot (Lead Assignment) supports air medical transport missions under CAMTS guidelines while serving as the primary pilot leader at the base. In addition to line pilot duties, this role oversees pilot performance, scheduling, training coordination, and operational communication in alignment with company procedures and FAA regulations.

• Air medical transport operating under CAMTS guidelines
• Aircraft type: Bell 407
• VFR and NVG operations
• Instrument rating required
• Twenty four hour operations with rotating day and night shifts
• Strong safety culture focused on operational excellence
• Off duty housing provided

• Supervise and develop base pilots under the guidance of the Air Medical Base Supervisor, Area Operations Manager, and Director of Operations
• Ensure pilots maintain the knowledge and skill required to operate assigned aircraft in accordance with the General Operations Manual and FAA regulations
• Coordinate business planning, marketing efforts, and operational efficiency for the EMS base
• Conduct professional development, performance assessments, counseling, and recommend disciplinary action as required
• Manage pilot scheduling, occupational health compliance, safety training, and recurrent training coordination
• Oversee monthly schedule creation, shift coverage, and timely communication with management
• Approve base pilot bonus and expense vouchers and audit routine base bills
• Maintain compliance with FAA regulations and company policies
• Communicate aircraft operational status to Area and Maintenance Managers and the Scheduling Department
• Participate in safety meetings and support flight safety initiatives

• 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
• Participate in community outreach programs
• Support Safety Management System initiatives, Destination Zero, and other safety campaigns
• Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external customers

• Sign on bonus up to $100,000
• Competitive base compensation
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives
• Annual safety bonus
• Annual employee bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Off duty housing provided

• 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

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