AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Global Medical Response; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $15k

Retention Bonus Plan $40k+ after 3 yrs

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Geo Modifier 20%

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to deliver medical air transport in a high‑stakes, safety‑driven setting. This full‑time role with Air Evac Lifeteam supports critical patient care and offers strong incentives and housing options.

Qualified applicants will hold a rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate, helicopter instrument rating, and FAA Class II Medical; with 2,000 total flight hours, including 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 PIC and 100 night hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate and instrument rating.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate required.
• Extensive flight hours as listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with medical experts as a team.
• Maintain aircraft readiness for dispatch and cleanliness.
• Keep regulatory docs up to date and accurate.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and crews.
• Provide shift-change information per protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Safety compliance

Flight coordination

Communication with dispatch

Education

Rotorcraft cert

Instrument rating

Class II medical

2000 flight hours

1500 helicopter hours

1000 PIC hours

500 turbine hours

100 night hours

Weight limit 230 lb

Job description

Job Description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

Pilot Incentives

• $106,511 - $117,162 including 20% 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, contact us today! We’re hiring aHelicopter Pilotto provide medical air transportation services to Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers. Safety isa key pillar of ourservices

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Air Evac Lifeteam requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
• Maintain accurate Air Evac Lifeteam and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Air Evac Lifeteam change board details
• Accountable to maintain required certifications 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

• B206 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in 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 this world at 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 09/22/2026.

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.

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