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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:
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- 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
- 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 management
- Annual flu vaccine not required
Schedule & Location Requirements
- Seven days on and seven days off rotation
- Schedule rotation may be required
- Must reside within a one hour commute of the Palestine, Texas base
Core Values
- Safety with zero incidents as the only acceptable outcome
- Efficiency through responsible and effective 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 difference.
STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.
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