Medical & Dental Insurance for the employee & family - paid by Metro (This can be waived, and the employee is reimbursed $5,000 per year.) Sick leave: 6 days per year. Short Term Disability insurance premium is paid 100% by Metro. Pays 2/3 of pay for up to 90 days. Covers loss of medical certificate. 401K plan with company match of 75% of the first 7% of your contributions. Long Term Disability insurance is offered at a minimal charge. Pays 2/3 of pay for up to age 65 for full disability or up to 28 months for loss of medical certificate. Paid vacation (from 5 to 15 days annually depending on length of employment). Paid overtime (paid at 1.5 times current salary) Paid Holidays: 7. Tuition assistance available. Use of company aircraft for ATP rating Class II Medical reimbursement. Metro Aviation is seeking a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC)(EC145) in Smithfield, NC. for our Duke University Health Life Flight program. We are driven by a safety culture and demonstrate that commitment to safety by providing our pilots with industry-leading training and modern, well-equipped aircraft. We are seeking aviation professionals that share our passion for safety and excellence in operations. This position is a full-time career opportunity, with a 7 shift on / 7 day off work schedule. JOB REQUIREMENTS Total Flight Time = 2,000 hours Total Pilot-In-Command = 1,000 hours PIC Rotorcraft. Cross Country Flight Time= 500 hours Night Flight Time= 100 hours, including 50 hours night unaided Instrument Flight Time= 75 hours (50 in flight). Turbine Helicopter = 500 hours Qualifications FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating (Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft Preferred) FAA 2nd Class Medical (1st Class required as some locations) Rotor Wing Desired Experience Air Medical operations Single Pilot IFR operations Night Vision Goggle operations Other Requirements Some locations require a maximum flight-ready weight of 230 lbs. Most locations require residency within a prescribed distance from the assigned base. Physical Requirements Requires activities requiring a moderate amount of standing, sitting, and walking. Able to conduct activities requiring a moderate to a rigorous amount of static pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting. Capable of lifting 75 lbs floor to bench height. Ability to hear routine aircraft noises. Maintains a \"duty\" weight (body weight + uniform/equipment helmet not included) for Rotor Wing (Helicopter) operations. Must be able to wear a commercially available respirator mask with proper fit when requested. It requires close and distant visual capability (Class 2 Aviation Medical). Periodic hands to key ability (typing).