Base Pilot Supervisor — Medical Air Transport

In Flight USA; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend $5000

Salary range $88,759–$97,635

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Retention bonus $40,000

7/7 schedule

24-hour base housing

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Base Pilot Supervisor to lead and train pilots, coordinate flight schedules, and ensure safe rotorcraft operations. The role includes planning, on-site orientations, and liaison with regional leadership for mission support.

Applicants should have substantial rotorcraft hours and the appropriate commercial and instrument ratings; a strong emphasis on safety and weather awareness is required. Competitive incentives and housing are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots.
• Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on the pilot duty schedules.
• Coordinates with the Program Director on the 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 the aviation activities associated with public relations events.
• Reviews, corrects, and submits to the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot’s monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame.
• Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues.
• Submits all assigned base pilot’s payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• 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 transports or flights.
• Reports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes.

Skills

Leadership

Flight operations planning

Team training

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Base Pilot Supervisor to lead and train pilots, coordinate flight schedules, and ensure safe rotorcraft operations. The role includes planning, on-site orientations, and liaison with regional leadership for mission support.

Applicants should have substantial rotorcraft hours and the appropriate commercial and instrument ratings; a strong emphasis on safety and weather awareness is required. Competitive incentives and housing are offered.