Rotor Wing Float Pilot - Pafford Program - 46K Retention Bonus - Clarksdale, Mississippi

Company/Organization: Apollo MedFlight

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 9/2/2025 4:23:37 PM

Description:

Openings in Clarksdale MS , Ferriday, LA , Monticello, AR , Ruston, LA, Tupelo MS, and Alexandria LA!

Are you an experienced rotor wing pilot seeking to use your experience in an impactful position? We are looking for Program Float pilots with the Pafford Air One program.

As a pilot at Apollo MedFlight, you’ll be an integral part of our committed team - working alongside skilled medical professionals to provide rapid, critical care transport to patients in need. Your aviation skills will be at the forefront of our life-saving operations, ensuring timely and safe transportation to medical facilities for those who need it most. The Program Float position will directly impact the communities that the Pafford program serves by offering flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm to our critical mission. 

Why Choose Apollo?

•  We value your expertise and dedication and as a sign of our commitment to your growth and success, we offer a $46,000 quarterly paid retention bonus.
• Say goodbye to travel-related hassles. We cover the costs of your travel to and from your hitch, airfare, lodging, rental car and per diem, making your commute stress-free and hassle-free. If a change of scenery suits you better, ask about our relocation package and $10,000 local pilot stipend to fund your daily drive. 
• Work-life balance is crucial, and we understand the importance of time with your loved ones. Our innovative 7/ on 7/ off or 14 on / 14 off schedule ensures that you have ample time to relax, rejuvenate, and explore your passions outside of work.
• At Apollo MedFlight, we believe in taking care of our team like family. We provide comfortable, fully-furnished on-duty and off base, off-duty housing options, so you can focus on what you do best – flying with precision and saving lives.
• Taking care of people is what we do - we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, PTO, holiday bonus pay, and company paid Life and AD D insurance.

If you’re a pilot ready to embrace a rewarding career that combines your aviation skills with a higher purpose, we invite you to join our team at Apollo MedFlight. Together, well navigate the skies, save lives, and make a difference that truly matters!

A day in the life:

• Retain the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft
• Ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy and all proper documents are on board the aircraft.
• Make decisions as necessary to accept, reject, or terminate the flight, or deviation from a planned destination when operating conditions dictate.
• Adhere to proper Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques
• Positively represent Apollo MedFlight and its customers to vendors, employees and patients through action, behavior, and communication.
• Actively participate in the Apollo Safety Management System.
• Obtain briefing on the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and any special instructions, and plans flight assignments.
• Ensure that weather and aircraft performance conditions can be met appropriate to the FAR under which the flight is being conducted.
• Ensure a flight plan or other authorized flight locating procedure is followed on each flight.
• Ensure the aircraft is within the weight and balance requirements of the applicable Flight Manual.
• Report all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents promptly to the Chief Pilot.
• Ensure all aircraft equipment checks are performed properly.
• Ensure that all medical crew members and passengers are appropriately briefed for each phase of flight.
• Ensure all maintenance discrepancies are reported to appropriate maintenance personnel, and Apollo Operational Control Center is alerted to the current status of the aircraft.
• Be thoroughly knowledgeable of the General Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other instructions and regulatory documents pertinent to assigned duties.
• Participate in the pre-flight risk assessment process.
• Responsible for Tier Two operational control functions.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter; Instrument Helicopter

Current Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate

1700 total time

1000 hours of helicopter time

800 hours of PIC time

100 hours of nighttime aided or unaided or any combination

350 hours of turbine time

Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2000 hours of total time

1200 hours of helicopter flight time

1000 hours of PIC time

50 hours of unaided with 100 hours of aided night flight time

500 hours of turbine time

Strongly encouraged

       o ATP

       o 1000 hours of turbine time

       o Previous HAA experience

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to noise, vibration, and dehydrating environment of an aircraft.

Exposure to patients with known or unknown infectious diseases in an enclosed space.

Able to perform in both static and moving aircraft conditions.

Ability to make quick decisions while remaining calm in stressful situations.

Clear and effective communication skills are essential.

Should be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting.

Must be able to read documents, computer screens, and other materials.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds at times.

Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule when needed

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