National Float Helicopter Pilot – Air Ambulance Specialist

Global Medical Response; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range with geo modifier

Float stipend

IFR stipend

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

On duty housing

14 on/14 off schedule

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Global Medical Response is hiring for an HAA Pilot in a full-time capacity to provide medical air transportation and operate EC135 IFR sorties. The role demands extensive rotorcraft experience, night flying hours, and compliance with FAA rotorcraft regulations.

The position includes a competitive package with sign-on and retention bonuses, a 14 on/14 off schedule, on-site housing, and a geo-modified salary range reflecting the Illinois travel market.

Qualifications

• Total flight time: 2000 hours.
• 1500 hours helicopter time.
• 1000 hours pilot in command.
• 500 hours turbine.
• Minimum of 200 hours night.
• 75 Instrument Hours (Actual / Hood / SIM) 50 Hours Actual in Aircraft.
• Previous HEMS experience or equivalent – preferred
• 1 year experience with any GMR Air company – preferred
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating

Responsibilities

• Creates pilot information guide to include location, frequencies, and procedures to be used, when flying into hospitals and other EMS agencies.
• Conducts local area orientation as required.
• Informs the Regional Director of Flight Operations anytime the necessary information for flight planning is not available or up-to date.
• Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual
• Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations
• Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting any transports or flights.
• Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual.
• Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being taken
• Reports any major malfunctions, aircraft damage, or injured personnel to Operations Center in the most expeditious manner
• Ensures that all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the Air Evac Operations Manual, and any state or municipal regulation; thus ensuring safe, efficient transport
• Performs any housekeeping duties required to make the crew quarters and hanger area neat, clean, and presentable along with nurse, paramedic.
• Wash, wax, and clean aircraft, as needed, along with nurse, paramedic and maintenance personnel.
• Submits all appropriate paperwork in a neat and timely manner Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Global Medical Response is hiring for an HAA Pilot in a full-time capacity to provide medical air transportation and operate EC135 IFR sorties. The role demands extensive rotorcraft experience, night flying hours, and compliance with FAA rotorcraft regulations.

The position includes a competitive package with sign-on and retention bonuses, a 14 on/14 off schedule, on-site housing, and a geo-modified salary range reflecting the Illinois travel market.