IFR Helicopter Captains – East Texas (Palestine & Surrounding Bases) Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000! Apply Today!

Step into the cockpit and become the backbone of life-saving missions across East Texas. We’re seeking Instrument-rated Helicopter Captains qualified in BH407, EC135 & EC145 for 24/7 critical-care flights. If you value tradition, precision, and making every takeoff count, this is your runway to greatness.

• $75,000 Sign-On Bonus – your skills deserve serious reward

• Competitive Pay + shift & safety incentives

• Full Benefits : medical, dental, vision, retirement

• CAMTS-Standard Training – stay at the top of your game

• Paid Travel between Palestine, Wills Point, Longview & Mt. Pleasant

• Pilot VFR/NVG operations under CAMTS guidelines on a 7-on/7-off day-night rotation

• Uphold our Destination Zero safety culture—where zero incidents is the only goal

• Assist in loading/unloading patients & gear (lift up to 100 lbs)

• Deliver reliable, courteous service to medical crews, dispatch teams, and hospitals

• Commercial + Instrument Helicopter Ratings

• First-Class Medical Certificate

• 2,000 Total Hours :

  • 1,500 helicopter

  • 1,000 PIC

  • 500 turbine

  • 100 unaided night ops or 50 unaided + 100 NVG

• ATP must be obtained within 12 months of hire

• Max Weight : 235 lbs (safety-critical limit)

• Live within a 1-hour commute of one of our East Texas bases

• Cleared physical exam, drug screen, and background check

• Outstanding communication & customer-service skills

• Elite Safety Record : Accident rate well below national average

• Versatile Fleet : Master three platforms and deepen your expertise

• Mission-Driven Culture : Honor aviation’s proud traditions while embracing cutting-edge protocols

Ready to Write Your Next Chapter? Click Apply Today and command the skies—where every flight is an opportunity to save a life.

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