Medical Helicopter Pilot - 7/7 Schedule, Sign-On Bonus

Air Evac Lifeteam; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Retention Bonus

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Mount Vernon, IL seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation. You will work with a team of medical experts to transport patients and ensure aircraft readiness for dispatch on a 7/7 schedule.

The role requires a current FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, Class II medical, and thousands of flight hours, including helicopter PIC and turbine time; on-duty housing and a $15k sign-on bonus are offered, plus retention bonuses.

Qualifications

• Current FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• 2,000 total flight hours required.
• 1,500 helicopter hours required.
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours required.
• 500 turbine helicopter hours preferred.
• Night flying: 100 hours unaided or 50 unaided + 100 aided.
• Weight limit of 230 pounds with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a team of medical experts.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for dispatch per manuals and FARs.
• Maintain accurate Air Evac Lifeteam documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate with dispatch, crews, and facilities.
• Provide shift change information following protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Rotorcraft certification

Instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical

Total flight hours

Helicopter PIC hours

Turbine helicopter hours

Night flight hours

Weight limit compliance

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Mount Vernon, IL seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation. You will work with a team of medical experts to transport patients and ensure aircraft readiness for dispatch on a 7/7 schedule.

The role requires a current FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, Class II medical, and thousands of flight hours, including helicopter PIC and turbine time; on-duty housing and a $15k sign-on bonus are offered, plus retention bonuses.