Helicopter Pilot - 7/7 Schedule

Air Evac Lifeteam; Illinois; On-site; USD 87,019 - 95,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus after 3 years

On-duty housing

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking experienced helicopter pilots to operate company aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and internal manuals. This evergreen role offers challenging missions, rotating 7/7 schedules, and comprehensive benefits across locations.

Candidates must meet strict flight hour requirements and hold rotorcraft- helicopter commercial certificate and instrument rating. On-site housing is provided; sign-on and retention bonuses apply.

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 are in compliance with FAA regulations, Operations Manual, and state regulations.
• Operates the aircraft safely and efficiently with emphasis on Rotorcraft Flight Manual compliance.
• Monitors weather changes and forecasts.
• Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to shift or transport; records discrepancies and notifies maintenance.

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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.

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. Pilots

More Information about this Job

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
• paid time off