AEL National Float Pilot IFR

Global Medical Response; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Float stipend

IFR stipend

On Duty Housing

14/14 Schedule

Overtime pay >40 hours

EC135 IFR positions available

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a National Float Pilot to support medical air transportation operations. The role requires extensive rotorcraft time, IFR proficiency, and adherence to EMS flight planning standards.

You will work in a full-time capacity on EC135 IFR missions, with a 14 days on/14 days off rotation, plus a $15K sign-on bonus and various stipends. On-demand housing is available to assist with transition and duties emphasize safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time and 1500 hours helicopter time.
• 1000 hours pilot in command and 500 hours turbine time.
• Minimum of 200 hours night time and 75 instrument hours (Actual / Hood / SIM).
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate and instrument rating required.
• Previous HEMS experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates pilot information guide with location, frequencies, and procedures for hospital transports.
• Performs local area orientation as required.
• Notifies Regional Director of flight planning updates as needed.
• Operates aircraft safely, complying with rotorcraft manuals and regs.
• Monitors weather and forecasts during flights.
• Conducts preflight checks and logs discrepancies with maintenance.
• Reports aircraft issues promptly and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Maintains clean crew quarters and aircraft areas in coordination with crew.
• Completes paperwork neatly and timely; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Total flight hours 2000

Helicopter time 1500

Pilot in command 1000

Turbine experience 500

Night hours 200

Instrument hours 75

Education

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate

FAA Helicopter instrument rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HAA Pilot Full-Time Opportunity

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

We’re hiring aNational Float Pilotto provide medical air transportation services for Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers. Safety isa key pillar of ourservices.

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 ChooseAir EvacLifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulanceservices, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR)family ofsolutions. 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 the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand 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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