AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Rural Metro Fire Department; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

$40,000 Retention Bonus after 3 years

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

25% Geo Modifier

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport for customers, delivering high-stakes care where every second counts. Join a team supported by Global Medical Response and enjoy substantial incentives and a structured schedule.

This full-time HAA pilot role includes generous compensation with a 25% geographic modifier, sign-on bonus and retention plans, plus on‑duty housing. Be part of a leading air medical program committed to safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Total flight hours: 2,000.
• Helicopter hours: 1,500.
• PIC helicopter hours: 1,000.
• Turbine helicopter hours: 500.
• Night flight hours: 100 (aided or unaided).
• Weight limit: 230 lb with gear.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a medical team to locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for dispatch and comply with FAR and Air Evac Lifeteam requirements.
• Maintain Air Evac Lifeteam and regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change information and maintain change board details.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

2,000 Total Flight Hours

1,500 Helicopter Hours

1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours

500 Turbine Helicopter Hours

100 Helicopter Night Flight Hours

230 lb Weight Limit

Job description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

Pilot Incentives

• $110,949 - $122,044 including 25% Geo Modifier
• 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers. Safety isa key pillar of ourservices

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical expertstosafelytransport customers to and fromlocations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatchesas described in the appropriate manuals,includingallFARand Air Evac Lifeteam requirements, andaircraft cleanlinessduties
• MaintainaccurateAir Evac Lifeteam and regulatorydocumentation andrecord keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaboratewith dispatch, flight crews,facilities,and partners
• Provide shift change infoto successive pilotandteam followingprotocol forrecording Air Evac Lifeteam change boarddetails
• Accountable tomaintainrequiredcertifications and ongoing training

Minimum Requirements

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours
• 1,500 Helicopter Hours
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• 100 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
• 230 lb Weight Limit (including flight gear)

Preferred Qualifications

• B206Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leaderin air medical care, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. OurGMRteams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the worldat www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 11/13/2026.

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.