AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA - Located in Olney, IL

Air Evac Lifeteam; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 110,949 - 122,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $15K

Retention bonuses totaling $40,000 after 3 years

On-duty housing

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a qualified Helicopter Pilot based in Olney, IL to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety and collaboration with medical teams for customer transport. The hiring expects pilots to have a commercial certificate and significant flight hours, ensuring the readiness of the aircraft and compliance with regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,949 - $122,044 along with sign-on and retention bonuses, alongside housing provisions.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Possess a helicopter instrument rating.
• Maintain a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 2,000 total flight hours.
• Accumulated 1,500 hours of helicopter flying.
• Have a minimum of 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
• Have 500 turbine helicopter hours.
• Complete 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• Meet the 230-pound weight limit with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Work with medical experts for safe transportation of customers.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches and cleanliness duties.
• Maintain all necessary AEL and regulatory documentation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and flight crews.
• Provide shift change info to the successor pilot.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

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

500 Turbine Helicopter Hours

100 hours night unaided

Experience with B206 Aircraft

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Job description

Job Description

Located in Olney, IL.

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

Salary range $110,949 - $122,044 including 25% Geo Modifier.

Sign on Bonus $15K.

Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed).

On Duty Housing.

Schedule 7/7.

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 AEL 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
• 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

• B206 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

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.