Job Description
Job Description
VFR Helicopter Captains – Albuquerque, NM (Full-Time)
Sign-On Bonus up to $50,000! Apply Today!
Take Flight – Save Lives
Join a leading air-ambulance operator’s Albuquerque crew and turn your piloting skills into life-saving missions. No two days are the same—every flight demands precision, calm under pressure, and a commitment to safety.
What’s in Your Cockpit?
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$50,000 Sign-On Bonus — claim it before it’s gone
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Competitive Pay + shift & safety incentives
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Full Benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement
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Ongoing Training under CAMTS standards
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Community Impact: be the first on-scene in critical emergencies
Your Mission Profile
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Pilot the AS350 in VFR/NVG operations on a 7-on/7-off day/night rotation
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Operate under rigorous CAMTS safety protocols—Destination Zero is non-negotiable
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Assist with loading/unloading patients & gear (lift up to 100 lbs)
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Deliver courteous, reliable service to med crews, dispatch, and medical facilities
You’ve Earned This Role If You Have:
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Commercial + Instrument Helicopter Ratings
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First-Class Medical Certificate
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2,000 Total Hours:
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1,500 helicopter
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1,000 PIC
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500 turbine
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100 unaided night or 50 unaided + 100 NVG
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Max Weight: 235 lbs (safety-critical limit)
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Pass a functional capacity exam, drug screen, and background check
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Residency: within 1-hour commute of Albuquerque base
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Stellar communication & customer-service skills
Schedule & Location
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Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (rotating base day)
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Base: Albuquerque, NM – live local, beat the commute
Why Apply?
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Industry-Leading Safety: Well below national accident rates
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Top-Tier Fleet: AS350 with NVG capability and proven reliability
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Mission-Driven Culture: Blend aviation tradition with cutting-edge protocols
Ready to Launch Your Next Mission?
Click Apply Today and become a hero above New Mexico’s skies—where every takeoff saves a life!
Total Aviation Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.