AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Rural Metro Fire Department; Illinois; On-site; USD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of emergency medical professionals and pilots at an established industry leader in medical transportation. This role emphasizes safe and efficient aircraft operations while ensuring compliance with all aviation regulations. You will be responsible for conducting preflight checks, monitoring weather conditions, and maintaining readiness for duty. With generous incentives including a competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in emergency medical services. If you're passionate about aviation and providing critical care, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Retention Bonus

24-hour Base Housing

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time with specific helicopter experience.
• Must have rotorcraft commercial certificate and instrument rating.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and operate aircraft safely.
• Conduct preflight checks and monitor weather changes.

Skills

Flight Operations

Weather Monitoring

Preflight Checks

Compliance with Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

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.

PILOT INCENTIVES

Depending on current specific base needs, new hire line pilots could be eligible to receive:

• Salary range $104,422 - $114,865 including 20% Geo Modifier
• $15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations
• 7/7 schedule
• 24-hour base housing, provided at all locations

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 taken.
• Reports 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.

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.

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.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.