AEL National Float Pilot – HAA

Helicopter Jobs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

Sign on Bonus

IFR stipend

Float stipend

Safety-focused environment

14 Days On 14 Days Off Schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a National Float Pilot to provide medical air transportation services, ensuring safety as a core value. The role includes 14 days on/14 days off scheduling, on-duty housing, and multiple stipends and bonuses.

The position requires extensive helicopter flight experience, rotorcraft certifications, and compliance with all federal and company regulations. This is a full-time HAA pilot opportunity with overtime eligibility beyond 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum flight time and HEMS experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rotorcraft operations and safety procedures.
• FAA certificates and medical clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotorcraft safely and in compliance with regulations and manuals.
• Preflight aircraft and document discrepancies for maintenance.
• Provide accurate flight planning information and weather assessment.
• Coordinate with Operations Center and regional director as needed.

Education

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate

FAA Helicopter instrument rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Current FAA Class II Medical certificate

Tools

BH429/EC135 Experience

Job description

HAA Pilot Full-Time Opportunity

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

Incentives

• Salary range $102,723- $112,280 including 15% Geo Modifier
• $12K Float stipend
• $5K IFR stipend
• $15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• Schedule 14 Days On and 14 Days Off
• Hourly position (any hours over 40 in a pay week is over time)
• EC135 IFR positions available

Responsibilities

• Creates pilot information guide to include location, frequencies, and procedures to be used, when flying into hospitals and other EMS agencies.
• Conducts local area orientation as required.
• Informs the Regional Director of Flight Operations anytime the necessary information for flight planning is not available or up-to date.
• 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 any 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 any major malfunctions, aircraft damage, or injured personnel to Operations Center in the most expeditious manner
• Ensures that all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and any state or municipal regulation; thus ensuring safe, efficient transport
• Performs any housekeeping duties required to make the crew quarters and hanger area neat, clean, and presentable along with nurse, paramedic.
• Wash, wax, and clean aircraft, as needed, along with nurse, paramedic and maintenance personnel.
• Submits all appropriate paperwork in a neat and timely manner Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• Minimum of 200 hours night (aided or unaided)
• 75 Instrument Hours (Actual / Hood / SIM) 50 Hours Actual in Aircraft
• Previous HEMS experience or equivalent – preferred
• 1 year experience with any GMR Air company – preferred
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Class II Medical certificate
• BH429/EC135 Experience preferred

Other

• 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts
• Required to work in outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to blood‑borne pathogens or airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence
• Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in‑flight
• Mental ability to make quick but sound decisions.
• Ability to follow clear oral and /or written procedures without deviation.
• Adapts to irregular work pace.

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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