Helicopter Pilot - 7/7 Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus after 3 years

Housing provided

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring multiple VFR helicopter pilots. Starting salary ranges from $88,759 to $97,635 with up to a 55% geographic modifier depending on location. A $15K sign-on bonus and a $40K retention bonus after 3 years are offered, plus 24-hour base housing and a 7/7 schedule.

This evergreen role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and operating safely in all missions. The team includes emergency medical experts, pilots and mechanics, delivering air medical transport

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate the aircraft safely and in compliance with rotorcraft flight manual.
• Monitor weather and forecast changes to ensure safe operations.
• Conduct preflight inspections prior to shift or transports.
• Report rested and prepared for duty and stay current on weather.

Skills

Total flight hours

Helicopter time

Pilot in command

Turbine hours

Night hours

HAA experience

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: $88,759 - $97,635

Up to 55% geographic modifier, depending on location

15K Sign on Bonus
40K Retention Bonus after 3 years

24-hour base housing provided at all locations

7/7 Schedule

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

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

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