Fire Helicopter Pilot

Air Evac Lifeteam; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Housing provided

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking highly skilled helicopter pilots for multiple VFR positions, with relocation flexibility to the open location of your choosing. The roles involve operating aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and our operations manual, and ensuring safe, efficient transports.

Qualified candidates will have a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate, an Instrument Rating, and the required helicopter time. High school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Meet minimum flight time requirements and hold a rotorcraft commercial certificate.
• Instrument rating and current FAA medical certificate required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all operations comply with FAA regulations and company manuals.
• Operates aircraft safely and efficiently, following rotorcraft flight manuals.
• Performs preflight checks and reports for duty readiness; stays current with weather.

Skills

Flight experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

Job description

We invite you to join a team of highly skilled emergency medical experts, pilots and mechanics! Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing.

• 15K Sign on Bonus
• 40K Retention Bonus after 3 years
• 24-hour base housing provided at all locations

• Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations.
• Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual
• 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

• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate

Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.