EMS Helicopter Pilot — Sign-On Bonus & Housing

Confidential; Athens (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Geographic modifier

Housing provided

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Global Medical Response delivers critical air medical transport services worldwide. This evergreen role supports emergency patient relocation and requires strict adherence to FAA regs, EMS operations manual, and state rules.

You will operate rotorcraft safely, monitor weather and perform thorough preflight checks to ensure mission readiness. Candidates must meet stringent flight-hour requirements including 2000 total hours with 1500 helicopter time and 1000 PIC, plus turbine hours.

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time; 1500 helicopter time; 1000 PIC.
• 500 hours turbine; 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• Previous HAA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations comply with FARs, EMS manual, and all regulations.
• Operate aircraft safely with emphasis on Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
• Monitor forecast changes and weather conditions.
• Preflight aircraft and log discrepancies with maintenance actions.
• Report rested and prepared for duty and stay current with weather.

Skills

Flight hours

HAA experience

Education

Commercial certificate

Instrument rating

High school diploma

Job description

Global Medical Response delivers critical air medical transport services worldwide. This evergreen role supports emergency patient relocation and requires strict adherence to FAA regs, EMS operations manual, and state rules.

You will operate rotorcraft safely, monitor weather and perform thorough preflight checks to ensure mission readiness. Candidates must meet stringent flight-hour requirements including 2000 total hours with 1500 helicopter time and 1000 PIC, plus turbine hours.