Base Pilot Supervisor – Lead HAA Missions & Ops

Air Evac Lifeteam; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On duty housing

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Harrisburg, IL is seeking a HAA Pilot for a full-time role. This position leads base pilots, coordinates flight schedules, and ensures safe, compliant operations across missions.

The role requires extensive flight experience, rotorcraft certifications, and the ability to supervise, train, and liaise with regional flight operations leadership to support mission planning and execution.

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.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots.
• Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on pilot duty schedules.
• Coordinates with the Program Director on flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base.
• Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base.
• Coordinates aviation activities for public relations events.
• Reviews, corrects, and submits monthly flight/duty logs for each base pilot.
• Monitors pilots and assists in day-to-day flight and administrative issues.
• Submits base pilots' payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Operates the aircraft safely with compliance to rotorcraft manuals.
• Monitors weather changes and forecasts.
• Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to shift and flights; records discrepancies as required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Flight planning

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Harrisburg, IL is seeking a HAA Pilot for a full-time role. This position leads base pilots, coordinates flight schedules, and ensures safe, compliant operations across missions.

The role requires extensive flight experience, rotorcraft certifications, and the ability to supervise, train, and liaise with regional flight operations leadership to support mission planning and execution.