AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA - Located in Abilene, TX

Air Evac Lifeteam; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 91,241 - 100,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus 15K

On Duty Housing

Retention Bonus Plans

7/7 Schedule

Geo Modifier

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Helicopter Pilot in Abilene, TX to provide medical air transportation. The role requires coordinating with medical teams, ensuring aircraft readiness, and maintaining regulatory documentation. The position offers strong incentives and a 7/7 schedule.

Qualified candidates bring rotorcraft credentials, instrument rating, and medical certification, with substantial flight hours requirements to support safe, efficient patient transport.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a team of medical experts.
• Maintain aircraft readiness and comply with FARs and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Rotorcraft aviation

Flight hours

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Aircraft experience

Tools

None

Job description

Located in Abilene, TX

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

• $91,421 - $100,564 including 3% Geo Modifier
• 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

Pilot Incentives

• $91,421 - $100,564 including 3% Geo Modifier
• 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Air Evac Lifeteam requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
• Maintain accurate Air Evac Lifeteam and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Air Evac Lifeteam change board details
• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

MinimumRequirements

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• B407 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in air medical care, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 11/28/2026.

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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