AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Helicopter Jobs; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On duty housing

Retention bonuses

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role supports safety and compliance across flight operations with a 7/7 schedule and potential bonuses.

Candidates must hold a rotorcraft commercial certificate, FAA Class II Medical, and sufficient flight hours with turbine helicopter experience. On-site role based in Thomaston, GA, with competitive pay and sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate and FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Must have 2,000 total flight hours with 1,500 helicopter hours and 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
• Night unaided or night aided hours required (100/50 with 100).
• Weight limit 230 pounds with gear.
• Preferred: B206 aircraft experience and higher education.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a medical team.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with FARs and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate Air Evac Lifeteam records and regulatory docs.
• Coordinate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift-change information per protocol for change board.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Total flight hours

Helicopter hours

PIC hours

Turbine hours

Night flight hours

Education

FAA Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate

FAA Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!

We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

Incentives

• Salary range $104,422 - $114,865 including 20% Geo Modifier
• $15K Sign on Bonus
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

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 AEL 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 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams 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 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.

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 benefit options.

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