- Bremen station
- Göttingen station
- Greifswald station
- Hannover station
- Niebüll station
- Rendsburg station
Pilots – Flying for a good cause
Rapid emergency air rescue and safe patient transport by helicopter and air ambulance – that's what the non-profit DRF Luftrettung (German Air Rescue) stands for. We are one of the leading air rescue organizations in Europe, flying more than 40,000 missions a year.
Whether on the ground or in the air, our approximately 180 pilots set high standards in flight operations. Careful crew deployment planning, meticulous monitoring of flight duty and rest periods, and continuous training and courses are fundamental to ensuring these standards. The DRF Luftrettung fleet includes state-of-the-art helicopters such as the H135 and H145 models with five-blade rotors. Our team has extensive and long-standing experience with specialized procedures such as night flying, winch rescue, takeoffs and landings in densely populated areas, missions in alpine terrain, and offshore operations. In 2004, DRF Luftrettung became the first air rescue organization in Germany to receive accreditation as its own Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
Your tasks
- Air rescue missions : As the responsible commander in day or 24-hour flight operations, you will conduct air rescue missions together with the medical crew and are therefore part of an interdisciplinary and highly professional rescue team.
- Operational readiness of the helicopter : As a professional helicopter pilot, you are responsible for ensuring operational readiness and safety on board.
- Documentation : In the area of deployment and station-related tasks, you carefully record all relevant information in accordance with our internal guidelines.
Your profile
- Valid EASA Part FCL license for Air Transport Helicopter Pilot (ATPL-H) or Commercial Helicopter Pilot (CPL-H) and theoretical ATPL-H knowledge
- Type rating on the H135 or H145 pattern is an advantage
- At least 1,500 flight hours as pilot in command (m/f/d) (of which at least 500 hours must be experience in air rescue services or a comparable operational profile)
- German language skills (C1) and English language skills or higher
- Prior flying experience required for deployment in 24-hour flight operations:
- Instrument rating
- at least 100 hours of night flying experience (ideally NVIS)
- at least 100 hours of instrument flight experience
our range
- Benefits: Job bike leasing, discount portals via corporate benefits, non-cash benefit card, employee referral program, free parking and much more
- Continuing education opportunities: Regular professional training and further education
- Attractive working conditions: competitive salary and 30 days of vacation.
- Regular company events: e.g., Christmas parties and participation in sporting events
We look forward to receiving your application!
