Helicopter Pilot Supervisor — EMS Base Lead (Up to 6 mo at Home)

In Flight USA; Louisiana; On-site; USD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

On duty housing

Potential bonuses

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam seeks a Helicopter Pilot Supervisor to lead base pilots, oversee flight and duty logs, and coordinate with regional flight operations. You will conduct preflight checks, monitor weather, and ensure compliance with rotorcraft manuals in daily operations.

The role requires extensive flight hours, helicopter experience, and supervisory background. The position emphasizes safety, training, and effective resource management across missions within the GMR network.

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.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate.
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• Previous HAA experience preferred.
• One year of experience as a Pilot with a GMR company preferred.
• Supervisory experience helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates pilot duty schedules with Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Coordinates flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base.
• Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base.
• Coordinates aviation activities for public relations events.
• Reviews and submits monthly flight/duty logs for base pilots to the Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Monitors pilots and assists in day‑to‑day flight and administrative issues.
• Submits payroll grids for base pilots to the Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Operates the aircraft safely with emphasis on Rotorcraft Flight Manual compliance.
• Monitors weather forecasts and changes.
• Performs preflight inspections prior to shifts; logs discrepancies for maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Pilot supervision

Flight planning

Base operations

Payroll coordination

Safety compliance

Weather monitoring

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam seeks a Helicopter Pilot Supervisor to lead base pilots, oversee flight and duty logs, and coordinate with regional flight operations. You will conduct preflight checks, monitor weather, and ensure compliance with rotorcraft manuals in daily operations.

The role requires extensive flight hours, helicopter experience, and supervisory background. The position emphasizes safety, training, and effective resource management across missions within the GMR network.