AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Global Medical Response; Watson (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Housing provided

7/7 schedule

Geographic modifier up to 55%

Job summary

Global Medical Response seeks experienced helicopter pilots for multiple VFR positions across open locations. Starting salary ranges at $88,759–$97,635 with geographic modifiers up to 55% and attractive sign-on/retention bonuses. 24-hour base housing is provided; schedule is 7 days on/7 off.

The role ensures all aircraft operations comply with FARs, company manuals and state regulations. Candidates should have extensive rotorcraft hours, PIC experience, and commercial/instrument ratings to meet

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time required.
• 1500 hours helicopter time required.
• 1000 hours helicopter PIC required.
• 500 hours turbine, 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reports to shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes.

Skills

Flight operations

Weather monitoring

Preflight inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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.

This is an evergreen role with no anticipated close date.

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. Pilots

More Information about this Job:

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.