Job Description
Job Description
IFR Helicopter Captains – Harrisonburg, VA (Full-Time)
Sign-On Bonus up to $50,000! Apply Today!
Take the Controls—Save Lives
Join our partner, a leading air-ambulance provider, and fly critical-care missions in Harrisonburg. You’ll be the calm in the storm, delivering rapid medical response when every second counts.
Cockpit Perks
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$50,000 Sign-On Bonus—secure yours before it’s gone
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Competitive Pay plus shift & safety incentives
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Full Benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement
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CAMTS-Standard Training—stay sharp and certified
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Career Growth: ATP within 12 months, ongoing skill labs
Mission Profile
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Command the EC135 in SPIFR/NVG operations on a 24-hour day/night rotation
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Operate under rigorous CAMTS guidelines—our Destination Zero safety culture demands it
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Assist with patient & equipment loading (lift up to 100 lbs)
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Perform line-pilot duties per GOM and support safety campaigns
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Deliver courteous, reliable service to med crews, dispatch, and receiving facilities
Your Flight Log Checklist
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VE7A Qualified + Commercial & Instrument Helicopter Ratings
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First-Class Medical Certificate
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2,000 Total Flight 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 NVG/unaided night ops
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100 instrument (actual & hood)
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ATP to be obtained within 12 months of hire
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Max Weight: 235 lbs (safety-critical limit)
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Live within 1 hour of Harrisonburg base
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Pass physical exam, drug screen & background check
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Excellent communication & customer-service skills
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Elite Safety Record: Accident rate well below national average
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State-of-the-Art Fleet: EC135 with advanced avionics & NVG capability
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Mission-Driven Culture: Blend aviation tradition with cutting-edge protocols
Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?
Click Apply Today and become Harrisonburg’s next life-saving hero—where every flight crafts a new success story!
Total Aviation Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.