METRO PILOTS
FLYING HIGH WITH METRO
Metro Aviation employs pilots to fly for hospital-based programs across the United States. We currently operate more than 130 aircraft for over 35 programs. The majority of Metro’s fleet is rotorcraft, with a few programs flying both rotor-wing and fixed-wing.
We require 2,000 hours (2,500 fixed-wing) for PIC positions and 1000 hours for SIC positions, as well as 500 hours of cross country flight time and 100 hours of night flight time.
What it takes
Pilot Qualifications
At Metro, we hire the best of the best. Our qualifications are extensive, and our interview process is thorough. For those that have the necessary hours and desire something that offers more, Metro just may be the place for you.
Rotor Wing
2000 total hrs for PIC positions
1000 total hrs for SIC positions
1000 RW hrs for PIC positions
500 hrs Cross Country Flight Time
100 hrs of Night Flight Time, including 50 hrs unaided
75 hrs Instrument Flight Time (50 hrs in flight) for IFR PIC positions
FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating (Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft preferred)
FAA 2nd Class medical (1st class required at some locations)
Fixed Wing
Single Engine Turbo-Prop: Total Time : 2500 hrs, 1000 hrs PIC time Turbine Time: 500 hrs
Multi Engine Turbo-Prop Total Time: 2500 hrs, 1000 hrs PIC time Turbine Time: 500 hrs
Turbojet: Total time: 3000 hrs, 1500 hrs PIC time Total Time for SIC: 1000 hrs Turbojet Time: 500 hrs for PIC positions
500 hrs Cross Country Flight Time
100 hrs of Night Flight Time
75 hrs Instrument Flight Time (50 hrs in flight) for IFR PIC positions
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Type Rating in applicable MAI aircraft preferred)
FAA 2nd Class medical (1st class required at some locations)
JOIN THE FAMILY
Curious about what being a pilot for Metro really looks like? Just talk to Mike Flahive.