HEMS Helicopter Pilot: High-Impact, Flexible Home Time

Vertical Aviation International; De Queen, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. Safety is a core value as you join a team delivering critical care flights across the network.

Responsibilities include crew coordination, aircraft readiness, and meticulous record-keeping. Candidates must meet stringent FAA certifications and flight-hour thresholds, with opportunities for bonus earnings.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours.
• 1,500 Helicopter Hours.
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours.
• 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours.
• 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided).
• 230 lb Weight Limit (including flight gear).

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely with a medical team.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per manuals and requirements.
• Maintain accurate regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift information to successor pilot and team per change board protocols.

Skills

Total flight hours

Rotorcraft flight hours

Turbine helicopter hours

Night flight hours

Flight PIC hours

Weight limit

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. Safety is a core value as you join a team delivering critical care flights across the network.

Responsibilities include crew coordination, aircraft readiness, and meticulous record-keeping. Candidates must meet stringent FAA certifications and flight-hour thresholds, with opportunities for bonus earnings.