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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Housing provided

Retention bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking experienced helicopter pilots for VFR operations across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safe aircraft operation, adherence to FARs, and coordination with medical teams to support emergency and patient relocation missions.

Candidates should have 2000 hours total flight time, 1500 helicopter hours, 1000 hours in command, and rotorcraft certifications. A 15K sign-on bonus and 40K retention bonus after three years are offered, along with housing during

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

• Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft comply with FAA regs and company manuals
• Operates aircraft safely and efficiently, following Rotorcraft Flight Manual
• Monitors forecast changes and current weather
• Conducts preflight inspections before shifts or transports
• Reports discrepancies to maintenance and notes corrective actions

Skills

Flight operations

Regulatory compliance

Weather monitoring

Preflight checks

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High School Diploma

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking experienced helicopter pilots for VFR operations across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safe aircraft operation, adherence to FARs, and coordination with medical teams to support emergency and patient relocation missions.

Candidates should have 2000 hours total flight time, 1500 helicopter hours, 1000 hours in command, and rotorcraft certifications. A 15K sign-on bonus and 40K retention bonus after three years are offered, along with housing during