Helicopter Pilot: 2,000 Flight Hours Required

Air Evac Lifeteam; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On duty housing

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring experienced pilots for VFR positions across locations. The role emphasizes safe aircraft operation, strict adherence to FAA rules and internal manuals, and proactive weather monitoring. You will preflight, log discrepancies, and coordinate with maintenance when needed.

Qualified candidates have thousands of flight hours, rotorcraft experience, and instrument ratings. A 7/7 schedule, housing, and lucrative bonuses may apply depending on location.

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine experience
• 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations involving Company aircraft comply with FAA regulations, EMS Operations Manual, and state regulations.
• Operate the aircraft safely and efficiently, with emphasis on Rotorcraft Flight Manual compliance.
• Monitor forecast changes and current weather conditions.
• Conduct preflight inspections prior to shift or transports; log discrepancies and notify maintenance with corrective actions.
• Remain rested and prepared for duty and stay current on weather updates.

Skills

Total flight hours

Helicopter hours

PIC hours

Turbine hours

Night flight hours

Education

Commercial helicopter certificate

Instrument rating

High school diploma

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. We are caregivers, first and foremost, and we will be there when you need us.

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. This is not a Float Pilot position.

• Starting Salary Range: $87,019 – $95,720
• Up to 30% geographic modifier, depending on location
• 15K Sign on Bonus
• 40K Retention Bonus after 3 years
• On Duty Housing at all locations
• 7/7 Schedule at most locations

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations.

Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting transports or flights. Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual. Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being taken.

Reports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 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
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent – preferred

Education and Credentials:

• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating
• High school diploma or equivalent

Other:

• 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots
• 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.

This is an evergreen role with no anticipated close date.

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.

EEO Statement: 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.