Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in the United States seeks an experienced Air Ambulance Pilot to provide rapid, life-saving patient transport. You will operate helicopters under FAA rules, coordinate with medical staff, ground crews, and dispatch, and respond promptly to emergencies.

Responsibilities include planning flights, managing weather and fuel considerations, maintaining flight logs, and upholding safety and professionalism at all times for patients, families, and the public.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 2,500 helicopter flight hours
• Experience in cross-country, night, and instrument flying
• Strong communication, decision‑making, situational awareness, and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely
• Plan missions considering weather and fuel
• Respond to emergencies
• Uphold safety and professionalism at all times

Skills

Commercial Pilot

Instrument Rating

ATP

Second-Class Medical

2500 Hours

Cross-country Flying

Night Flying

Instrument Flying

Team Communication

Job description

Role Overview

As an Air Ambulance Pilot, you will provide rapid, life-saving transportation for patients, ensuring safety for the medical team and passengers during flights. Your responsibilities include operating aircraft according to FAA regulations, planning and executing flights, and collaborating with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch. You must respond promptly to emergency calls, maintain accurate flight logs, and uphold professional interactions with patients, families, and the public.

Qualifications & Skills

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and appropriate ratings
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 2,500 flight hours in helicopter
• Experience in cross-country, night, and instrument flying
• Ability to perform pre-flight/post-flight inspections and meet FAA medical and physical standards
• Strong communication, decision‑making, situational awareness, and team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Air ambulance and Night Vision Goggle experience
• 300+ flight hours at night and turbine-engine hours
• Ability to sit for extended periods and handle physical tasks involving climbing and lifting

Key Duties

operate aircraft safely, plan missions considering weather and fuel, respond to emergencies, and uphold safety and professionalism at all times.