Life-Saving HEMS Helicopter Pilot – High Earning Potential

Rural Metro Fire Department; West Virginia; On-site; USD 135,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On duty housing

Bonus eligible

Potential to earn up to $85,000 bonus

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in the United States seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport services within HAA/HEMS programs. This full-time role requires maintaining flight readiness, coordinating with dispatch, and ensuring safe patient moves.

Candidates must hold a rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate with instrument rating and meet stringent flight-hour requirements, while maintaining medical standards. Incentives include housing and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate and instrument rating.
• Total flight hours: 2,000 with 1,500 helicopter hours and 1,000 PIC hours.
• Night flight hours: 100; weight limit 230 lb including gear.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per FAR and company requirements; keep aircraft clean.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and record keeping.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Rotorcraft Cert

Instrument Rating

Medical Certificate

Flight Hours 2000

Helicopter Hours 1500

PIC Hours 1000

Night Flight 100

Weight Limit 230 lb

B206 Experience

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

B206 Aircraft Experience

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in the United States seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport services within HAA/HEMS programs. This full-time role requires maintaining flight readiness, coordinating with dispatch, and ensuring safe patient moves.

Candidates must hold a rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate with instrument rating and meet stringent flight-hour requirements, while maintaining medical standards. Incentives include housing and bonus eligibility.