AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Air Evac Lifeteam; Athens (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Housing provided

Retention bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking experienced helicopter pilots for VFR operations across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safe aircraft operation, adherence to FARs, and coordination with medical teams to support emergency and patient relocation missions.

Candidates should have 2000 hours total flight time, 1500 helicopter hours, 1000 hours in command, and rotorcraft certifications. A 15K sign-on bonus and 40K retention bonus after three years are offered, along with housing during

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided

Responsibilities

• Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft comply with FAA regs and company manuals
• Operates aircraft safely and efficiently, following Rotorcraft Flight Manual
• Monitors forecast changes and current weather
• Conducts preflight inspections before shifts or transports
• Reports discrepancies to maintenance and notes corrective actions

Skills

Flight operations

Regulatory compliance

Weather monitoring

Preflight checks

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description:

We invite you to join a team of highly skilled emergency medical experts, pilots and mechanics! Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost, and we will be there when you need us. This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing. This is not a Float Pilot position.

• Starting Salary Range: $88,759 - $97,635
• Up to 55% geographic modifier, depending on location
• 15K Sign on Bonus
• 40K Retention Bonus after 3 years
• 24-hour base housing provided at all locations
• 7/7 Schedule

Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

This is an evergreen role with no anticipated close date.

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations.
• Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual
• Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations
• Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting transports or flights. Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual.
• Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being takenReports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent – preferred

Education and Credentials:

• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating
• High school diploma or equivalent

Other:

• 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

More Information about this Job:

to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include:

• medical
• vision
• dental
• 401k
• disability
• FSA
• HSA
• EAP
• vacation
• paid time off