Rotor Wing Pilot — Life-Saving Air Ambulance Leader

Helicopter Jobs; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Tenure bonuses

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Life Flight Network membership

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Bereavement Leave

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF Eligible Employer

Multilingual stipend

Job summary

Life Flight Network in Hawaii is seeking a Rotor Wing Pilot to operate aircraft safely for critically ill patients. The role requires strong aviation skills, a commitment to safety, excellent customer service, and clear communication under pressure.

You’ll work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, perform pre- and post-flight inspections, plan flights, analyze weather, and travel within LFN’s service area while meeting driver and vehicle requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5 years' experience as a professional pilot preferred.
• 2000 hours Total Time required.
• 1500 hours as Pilot in Command
• 1000 hours R/W Turbine time required
• 75 Instrument hours total - with at least 50 hours in aircraft instrument time required
• 100 hours of unaided nighttime required
• Pilots with air medical transportation experience preferred
• Pilots with NVG experience preferred
• Mountain experience preferred; evaluated case-by-case.
• Must hold a FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating
• Must have and maintain a FAA second class flight physical
• Performs pre- and post-flight inspections; plans flights; loads passengers; analyzes weather conditions
• Maintains logs and records; prepares written reports
• Operates aircraft tug, tractor, and/or ground handling equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent grammar; verbal and written communication, and customer service skills
• Travel by personal or company vehicle within service area is required
• Must hold a valid driver's license and meet policy requirements

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely to facilitate care of patients.
• Work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Drive personal or company vehicles as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections and load passengers, baggage, and cargo.
• Plan flights and analyze weather conditions.
• Maintain logs and reports.
• Travel within LFN’s service area as required.
• Meet Driver's Policy requirements and vehicle readiness

Skills

Safety

Communication

Customer service

Flight planning

Education

FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Life Flight Network in Hawaii is seeking a Rotor Wing Pilot to operate aircraft safely for critically ill patients. The role requires strong aviation skills, a commitment to safety, excellent customer service, and clear communication under pressure.

You’ll work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, perform pre- and post-flight inspections, plan flights, analyze weather, and travel within LFN’s service area while meeting driver and vehicle requirements.