Medical Helicopter Pilot — 7/7 Schedule with On‑Duty Housing

Helicopter Jobs; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Retention Bonus $40,000 after 3 years

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Louisiana is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with medical experts and flight crews.

Salary range is $115,387–$126,926 with a 30% geo modifier. Retention bonuses of $40,000 after 3 years plus additional bonuses, and on-duty housing are offered. A 7/7 schedule applies, with opportunities for continuous training and growth.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, Helicopter instrument rating, FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours; 1,500 Helicopter Hours; 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours; 500 Turbine Hours.
• Night flying experience: 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches per manuals and FAR/Air Evac Lifeteam requirements, including aircraft cleanliness
• 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

Education

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

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Louisiana is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with medical experts and flight crews.

Salary range is $115,387–$126,926 with a 30% geo modifier. Retention bonuses of $40,000 after 3 years plus additional bonuses, and on-duty housing are offered. A 7/7 schedule applies, with opportunities for continuous training and growth.