AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA - Located in Thomaston, GA

Air Evac Lifeteam; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Sign-on Bonus $15K

Retention Bonus plans

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Thomaston, GA is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport services. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

You will work with a team of medical experts, ensure aircraft readiness, and maintain regulatory documentation while meeting FAA requirements. A strong qualifications set includes rotorcraft certificates and extensive flight hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• Must hold FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely as part of a medical air transport team.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate AEL and regulatory documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

2,000 Total Flight Hours

1,500 Helicopter Hours

1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours

500 Turbine Helicopter Hours

100 hours night unaided

Education

Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

Job Description

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.

Located in Thomaston, GA

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.

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