Job Description

STS Technical Services is hiring VFR Helicopter Pilots (H125 Captain) in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Position Summary

STS Technical Services is seeking experienced Helicopter Pilots to serve as H125 Captains supporting air medical transport operations in Tucumcari, New Mexico. This is a leadership role where you are responsible for mission execution, crew coordination, and safe flight operations in time-critical environments.

Every flight has weight. Every decision matters. You are the final authority in the aircraft, and the standard is simple. Safe. Precise. Consistent.

Incentives

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
  
• Location bonus up to 35%
  
• Off-duty housing provided
  
• Relocation assistance available
  
• Competitive compensation with shift incentives and annual bonuses
  
• Long-term stability within an established air medical program
  

Operational Overview

• Aircraft: H125
  
• Operations: VFR and NVG
  
• Instrument rating required
  
• 24-hour operations with rotating day and night schedules
  
• Schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off
  
• Operates under established air medical transport guidelines
  

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command for all assigned missions
  
• Execute safe and efficient flight operations in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations
  
• Lead and coordinate with medical crews during patient transport missions
  
• Assist with loading and unloading of patients and medical equipment when required
  
• Support Safety Management System initiatives and operational improvement efforts
  
• Represent the operation through professional conduct and community engagement
  

Qualifications

• Commercial Helicopter License with Instrument Rating required
  
• First Class Medical Certificate required
  
• Minimum flight experience:
  
  • 2,000 total flight hours
    
  • 1,500 helicopter hours
    
  • 1,000 Pilot-in-Command helicopter hours
    
  • 500 turbine helicopter hours
    
• Night operations experience:
  • 100 hours unaided, or
    
  • 50 hours unaided plus 100 hours NVG
    
• Maximum body weight of 235 pounds
  
• Strong communication and customer service skills
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
  
• Ability to complete physical and functional capacity exam, including lifting up to 100 pounds
  

Additional Information

• Off-duty housing provided
  
• Relocation assistance available with service commitment
  
• Aircraft transition training may require a service agreement
  
• Work within a structured, safety-driven aviation environment
  

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions across aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We connect highly skilled professionals with roles that demand precision, accountability, and real-world impact.

If you are ready to lead missions where every flight matters, apply today or call 1-800-359-4787 to speak with a recruiting professional.

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Tags

Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift

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