Medical Air Transport Pilot — 7/7 Schedule, Sign-On

Rural Metro Fire Department; Colona (IL); On-site; USD 115,386 - 126,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

IFR stipend $5,000

On-duty housing

7/7 schedule

30% geographic modifier included in 1

Job summary

Med-Trans is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety, aircraft readiness, and collaboration with medical experts to transport patients efficiently and securely.

Competitive incentives include a $115,386–$126,925 salary with a 30% geographic modifier, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, retention bonuses, a $5,000 IFR stipend, on-duty housing, and a 7/7 schedule.

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.
• 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours.
• 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided).
• 200 Helicopter Instrument Hours (Actual/Hood/SIM) 50 Hours Actual WX in Aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Work 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.

Job description

Med-Trans is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety, aircraft readiness, and collaboration with medical experts to transport patients efficiently and securely.

Competitive incentives include a $115,386–$126,925 salary with a 30% geographic modifier, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, retention bonuses, a $5,000 IFR stipend, on-duty housing, and a 7/7 schedule.