Line Pilot - AEL 033 Middlesboro, KY

Rural Metro Fire Department; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of emergency medical professionals at an established industry player focused on providing critical care and transportation. This role involves operating aircraft safely and efficiently while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. As a pilot, you will conduct preflight checks, monitor weather conditions, and maintain readiness for duty. The company offers attractive incentives, including a competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive housing support. If you are passionate about aviation and emergency medical services, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus

$40,000 retention bonus after 3 years

24-hour base housing provided

7/7 work schedule

Qualifications

• 2000 hours total flight time with significant helicopter experience.
• Required certifications include Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and operational safety.
• Conduct preflight checks and monitor weather conditions.

Skills

Flight Operations

Weather Monitoring

Preflight Checks

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

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.

PILOT INCENTIVES

1. Salary range $95,720- $105,293 including 10% Geo Modifier
2. $15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations
3. 7/7 schedule
4. 24-hour base housing, provided at all 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

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.

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.

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