Med-Trans Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Global Medical Response; Colona (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

30% geographic modifier included

Retention bonuses

IFR stipend $5k

On duty housing

7/7 schedule

Job summary

Med-Trans is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. A key role involves coordinating with medical experts to transport patients safely and efficiently, while ensuring aircraft readiness and regulatory compliance.

We expect a robust record of rotorcraft flight hours and FAA credentials, with responsibility to maintain documentation and work collaboratively with dispatch, flight crews and facilities. The schedule is 7/7, with generous incentives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 75 Helicopter Instrument Hours with 50 in aircraft.

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 Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
• Maintain accurate Med-Trans 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 Med-Trans change board details.
• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Rotorcraft expertise

FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

Regulatory documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IFR flight rules

Job description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

Incentives

• $115,386 - $126,925 including 30% Geographic Modifier
• 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• 5K IFR Stipend
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans 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 Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
• Maintain accurate Med-Trans 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 Med-Trans 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
• 75 Helicopter Instrument Hours with 50 in aircraft

Preferred Qualifications

• 200 Helicopter Instrument Hours Preferred, Including 50 in Aircraft
• EC135 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose Med-Trans?

As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response's 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 11/11/2026

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.