Rotor Wing Captain
$106,049 - $119,022 yearly
- LifeFlight Aviation Services
- Bangor, ME, United States
- Sep 19, 2026
Job Description
_LifeFlight Aviation Services (LFAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeFlight of Maine committed to operating a safe, high-reliability, instrument-based aviation system for medical transport in Maine and northern New England. LifeFlight of Maine maintains a vast network aviation infrastructure consisting of PBN IFR routes, point-in-space instrument approaches, AWOS weather stations, fuel depots, and high-definition remote weather cameras. LifeFlight of Maine operates a fleet of Leonardo A109SP helicopters with 4-axis autopilots, a G1000 equipped King Air B200, and a fleet of ground ambulances._
_*Job Location:*_ _Bangor, ME. _
_*Position Description: *__The __*Rotor Wing Captain (RWC)*__shall be granted full authority as the pilot-in-command responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment. The RWC will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options when applicable. The RWC will promote a Just and Accountable Culture, teamwork and strong Crew Resource Management, and work collaboratively with other members of the flight program to complete assigned and requested tasks._
_*Job Requirements:*_
_2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 helicopter hours;_
_1000 hours Pilot-in-Command time;_
_1000 hours of Turbine engine time;_
_300 hours of Nighttime;_
_100 hours Instrument time (Actual Preferred);_
_FAA Class I Physical Medical Certificate;_
_Preferred helicopter EMS experience;_
_ATP Preferred, ATP written required within 1 year of hire; and_
_Preferred Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience._
_*Or, if candidate is ATP-rated or has recent Air Medical or SAR or NVG experience, then:*_
_1500 total flight hours with a minimum of 1200 helicopter flight hours;_
_At least 1000 of those hours must be as PIC in rotorcraft;_
_A minimum of 1000 hours of Turbine engine time;_
_300 hrs. under NVG; and_
_75 hrs. IFR experience (At least 50 hrs. of actual non-simulated Instrument experience)._
_*License: *__Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Privileges._
_ATP rating preferred. ATP required within 18 months of hire._
_*Working conditions/physical demands:*_
_Ability to operate helicopters and is exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, chemicals (i.e., jet fumes) and extreme heat or cold;_
_Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and bend and carry heavy equipment and assist with carrying and loading patients;_
_Ability to use maintenance stands and ladders to preflight aircraft;_
_Able to refuel aircraft at the LFAS facility; and_
_Works in a patient care environment on the aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins._
_*Background and exclusion checks are required by the Office of the Inspector General as well as the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.*_
_*Clean driving record for three years is required. *_
_*Must reside within 60 minutes of assigned base while on shift.*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,049.00 - $119,022.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
_*Job Location:*_ _Bangor, ME. _
_*Position Description: *__The __*Rotor Wing Captain (RWC)*__shall be granted full authority as the pilot-in-command responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment. The RWC will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options when applicable. The RWC will promote a Just and Accountable Culture, teamwork and strong Crew Resource Management, and work collaboratively with other members of the flight program to complete assigned and requested tasks._
_*Job Requirements:*_
_2000 total flight hours with a minimum of 1500 helicopter hours;_
_1000 hours Pilot-in-Command time;_
_1000 hours of Turbine engine time;_
_300 hours of Nighttime;_
_100 hours Instrument time (Actual Preferred);_
_FAA Class I Physical Medical Certificate;_
_Preferred helicopter EMS experience;_
_ATP Preferred, ATP written required within 1 year of hire; and_
_Preferred Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience._
_*Or, if candidate is ATP-rated or has recent Air Medical or SAR or NVG experience, then:*_
_1500 total flight hours with a minimum of 1200 helicopter flight hours;_
_At least 1000 of those hours must be as PIC in rotorcraft;_
_A minimum of 1000 hours of Turbine engine time;_
_300 hrs. under NVG; and_
_75 hrs. IFR experience (At least 50 hrs. of actual non-simulated Instrument experience)._
_*License: *__Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Privileges._
_ATP rating preferred. ATP required within 18 months of hire._
_*Working conditions/physical demands:*_
_Ability to operate helicopters and is exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, chemicals (i.e., jet fumes) and extreme heat or cold;_
_Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and bend and carry heavy equipment and assist with carrying and loading patients;_
_Ability to use maintenance stands and ladders to preflight aircraft;_
_Able to refuel aircraft at the LFAS facility; and_
_Works in a patient care environment on the aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins._
_*Background and exclusion checks are required by the Office of the Inspector General as well as the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.*_
_*Clean driving record for three years is required. *_
_*Must reside within 60 minutes of assigned base while on shift.*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,049.00 - $119,022.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person