Air Medical Helicopter Pilot - 7/7, $15K Sign-On, Housing

Air Evac Lifeteam; Watson (LA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 15K

Retention bonus 40K

Housing provided

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking experienced helicopter pilots for VFR positions across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and mission readiness as part of our emergency medical team. Starting salary and bonuses are generous with a 15K sign-on, 40K retention after 3 years, and housing provided.

The schedule is 7 days on, 7 off, with 24-hour base housing available. Applicants must have extensive flight time and rotorcraft certifications; training and relocation

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations involving Company aircraft comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations.
• Operate 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.
• 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 takenReports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes

Skills

Total flight time

Helicopter time

PIC experience

Night flying

Turbine time

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking experienced helicopter pilots for VFR positions across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and mission readiness as part of our emergency medical team. Starting salary and bonuses are generous with a 15K sign-on, 40K retention after 3 years, and housing provided.

The schedule is 7 days on, 7 off, with 24-hour base housing available. Applicants must have extensive flight time and rotorcraft certifications; training and relocation