STS Technical Services is hiring an IFR Helicopter Pilot (H145 Captain) to support air medical operations based in Cleveland and Wadsworth, Ohio. This role places pilots at the forefront of emergency medical response, flying critical care missions where safety, professionalism, and precision are essential.
This position is built for experienced IFR pilots who thrive in a two pilot cockpit, operate with discipline, and bring calm, decisive judgment to every mission. Off duty housing is provided, and pilots will support multiple bases as operational needs require.
Position Overview
The IFR Helicopter Pilot H145 Captain is responsible for safely conducting air medical transport missions under CAMTS guidelines. This role supports two pilot IFR and NVG 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: H145
- Two pilot IFR 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
Key Responsibilities
- Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual
- Safely conduct day and night air medical missions under IFR
- Assist with patient and medical equipment loading and unloading as required
- Support Safety Management System initiatives, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns
- Participate in community outreach programs
- 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
- Off duty housing provided
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 100 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 PHI management
Schedule & Location Requirements
Seven days on and seven days off rotation
Schedule rotation may be required
Will support both Cleveland and Wadsworth, Ohio bases as operationally required
Additional Notes
Aircraft transition training may require a one year service commitment
Relocation assistance may be available
Relocation support may require a two year service commitment
External recruiting may occur concurrently with internal postings
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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Jan 12, 2026