AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

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

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Lexington, MA is seeking qualified helicopter pilots for multiple VFR positions. This evergreen posting offers competitive pay ($88,759–$97,635 starting) with a 15K sign-on bonus, 40K retention bonus after 3 years, and 24-hour base housing for pilots. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous readiness for transports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2000 hours total flight time.
• Minimum 1500 hours helicopter time.
• Minimum 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command.
• Minimum 500 hours turbine time.
• Night flying: 100 hours unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations involving Company aircraft comply with FAA regulations, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and state and municipal regulations.
• Operate the aircraft safely and efficiently, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
• Monitor forecast changes and current weather situations.
• Conduct preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting transports or flights; preflight per rotorcraft flight manual.
• Discrepancies noted during pre-flight will be logged and communicated to maintenance with corrective actions.

Skills

Total flight time

Helicopter time

Helicopter PIC

Turbine hours

Night hours

Education

Rotorcraft- Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft- Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

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