Strike Team Pilot

Global Medical Response; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24-hour pilot housing provided

Travel and per diem paid for all shifts

15% geographical modifier to base pay

$22,750.00 annual stipend

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking a Rotor-Wing Strike Team Pilot in O’Fallon, Missouri. The role involves assisting with open shift coverage and ensuring all operations comply with aviation regulations. Candidates must possess basic FAA certifications, including a Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate and substantial flight experience (minimum 2000 hours total flight time). The position includes travel and per diem benefits, with a schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate.
• Must have FAA Helicopter instrument rating.
• 2000 hours total flight time required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coverage of open shifts at bases.
• Operate the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conduct preflight of the aircraft before shifts.

Skills

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate

FAA Helicopter instrument rating

2000 hours total flight time

1500 hours helicopter time

1000 hours pilot in command

1000 hours turbine

200 helicopter night flight hours

200 instrument hours

Previous HEMS experience

H135 experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current FAA Class II Medical certificate

Job description

Pilot Incentives

• Salaried position
• 15% geographical modifier to base pay
• $22,750.00 annual stipend
• Travel and per diem paid for all shifts
• 24‑hour pilot housing provided
• Schedule 14‑on/14‑off

Job Summary

The Rotor‑Wing Strike Team Pilot assists with coverage of open shifts as needed at assigned bases and provides assistance with the start‑up and standardization of new bases. They are responsible for all operations involving company aircraft in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 135, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual and all state or municipal regulations.

Essential Functions / Duties

• 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 housekeeping duties required to make the crew quarters and hanger area neat, clean, and presentable along with nurse, paramedic.
• Washes, waxes, and cleans 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.

Qualifications

Education

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft‑Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Class II Medical certificate

Experience

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours pilot in command
• 1000 hours turbine
• Minimum of 200 helicopter night flight hours (aided and/or unaided)
• 200 instrument hours (actual / hood / SIM) with 50 hours actual in aircraft
• Previous HEMS experience or equivalent – preferred
• 1 year experience with any GMR Air company – preferred
• H135 experience preferred

Working Conditions and Physical & Mental Requirements

Physical

• 230‑pound weight limit
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts
• Required to work in outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to blood‑borne pathogens or airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence
• Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in‑flight

Mental

• Ability to make quick but sound decisions.
• Ability to follow clear oral and/or written procedures without deviation.
• Adapts to irregular work pace.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.