Line Pilot - AEL 138 Harrisburg, IL

Helicopter Jobs; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

$15K Sign-on Bonus (eligible)

Retention Bonus Plans: $40,000 after 3

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a full-time helicopter pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role requires a rotorcraft commercial certificate, helicopter instrument rating, and FAA Class II Medical Certificate along with significant flight hours.

On-duty housing and a $15K sign-on bonus are offered, plus retention bonuses after three years. The position mandates effective teamwork with medical staff, dispatch, and flight crews to ensure safe, compliant transport and thorough

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• High School Diploma or higher.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely with a medical team to locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per manuals and FAR/Air Evac Lifeteam requirements.
• Maintain Air Evac Lifeteam and regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift-change information following protocol for change board details.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

• $110,949 - $122,044 including 25% 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

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

Pilot Incentives

• $110,949 - $122,044 including 25% 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

• B206Aircraft 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 11/27/2026

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.