Base Helicopter Pilot Supervisor – HEMS Ops Leader

Global Medical Response; Quimby (LA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential to earn up to $85,000 bonus

On duty housing

Up to half the year at home

Job summary

Global Medical Response’s Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Helicopter Pilot Supervisor to lead and train base pilots, coordinating schedules and flight planning for mission support. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day oversight of rotorcraft operations.

Ideal candidates bring extensive helicopter hours, a Commercial Certificate and Instrument Rating, plus supervisory experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time required.
• 1500 hours helicopter time required.
• 1000 hours helicopter PIC required.
• 500 hours turbine experience preferred.
• Night time flight experience required as specified.
• Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate and Instrument Rating required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to base pilots.
• Develops and coordinates pilot duty schedules with Regional Director.
• Coordinates flight planning resources for missions at the base.
• Conducts new-hire base orientations.
• Monitors weather and forecast changes for missions.
• Ensures safe, compliant rotorcraft operations per procedures.

Skills

Flight hours (total) 2000+

Helicopter hours 1500

PIC helicopter 1000

Turbine time 500

Night flight 100 unassisted / 50 unass

Leadership / supervision

Education

Rotorcraft- Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft- Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Global Medical Response’s Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Helicopter Pilot Supervisor to lead and train base pilots, coordinating schedules and flight planning for mission support. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day oversight of rotorcraft operations.

Ideal candidates bring extensive helicopter hours, a Commercial Certificate and Instrument Rating, plus supervisory experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.