EMS Helicopter Pilot — $15K Sign-On & 7/7 Schedule

Global Medical Response; Watson (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Housing provided

7/7 schedule

Geographic modifier up to 55%

Job summary

Global Medical Response seeks experienced helicopter pilots for multiple VFR positions across open locations. Starting salary ranges at $88,759–$97,635 with geographic modifiers up to 55% and attractive sign-on/retention bonuses. 24-hour base housing is provided; schedule is 7 days on/7 off.

The role ensures all aircraft operations comply with FARs, company manuals and state regulations. Candidates should have extensive rotorcraft hours, PIC experience, and commercial/instrument ratings to meet

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time required.
• 1500 hours helicopter time required.
• 1000 hours helicopter PIC required.
• 500 hours turbine, 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes.

Skills

Flight operations

Weather monitoring

Preflight inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Global Medical Response seeks experienced helicopter pilots for multiple VFR positions across open locations. Starting salary ranges at $88,759–$97,635 with geographic modifiers up to 55% and attractive sign-on/retention bonuses. 24-hour base housing is provided; schedule is 7 days on/7 off.

The role ensures all aircraft operations comply with FARs, company manuals and state regulations. Candidates should have extensive rotorcraft hours, PIC experience, and commercial/instrument ratings to meet