VFR Helicopter Pilot Captains

Job Description

Job Description

VFR Helicopter Captains – Lufkin, TX (Full-Time)

Sign-On Bonus up to $50,000! Apply Today!

Take the Controls—Save Lives

Lufkin’s premier air-ambulance partner is seeking VFR / NVG-rated BH407 Captains for 24 / 7 life-saving missions. If you’re a stick-and-rudder pro who values tradition, precision, and teamwork, climb aboard—every flight is its own hero story.

Cockpit Perks

$50,000 Sign-On Bonus —grab it before it’s gone

Competitive Pay plus shift & safety bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits : medical, dental, vision, retirement

CAMTS-Standard Training to keep your skills sharp

Community Impact : be first on-scene when seconds matter

Mission Profile

Fly the BH407 under VFR / NVG ops on a 7-on / 7-off day / night rotation

Uphold time-honored safety with our Destination Zero culture

Help load / unload patients & gear (up to 100 lbs)—we’re all hands on deck

Deliver reliable, courteous service to med crews, dispatch, and hospitals

Your Flight Log Says You Have…

Commercial + Instrument Helicopter Ratings

First-Class Medical Certificate

2,000 Total Flight Hours :

1,500 helicopter

1,000 PIC

500 turbine

100 NVG / unaided night ops

Max Weight : 235 lbs (safety-critical limit)

Residency within a 1-hour commute of Lufkin base

Physical exam, drug & background screens cleared

Stellar communication & customer-service chops

Why You’ll Love Flying with Us

Legacy of Safety : Accident rate well below national average

Proven Fleet : BH407 with top-tier avionics and NVG gear

Mission-Driven Team : We blend aviation’s proud traditions with cutting-edge protocols

Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?

Click Apply Today and be the pilot who makes every takeoff count—Lufkin’s skies need heroes like you!

Total Aviation Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.