Supervisor - AEL Base Pilot - HAA - Located in Pearsall, TX

Air Evac Lifeteam; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend $5,000

Salary $91,421–$100,564 with Geo 3%

$15K sign-on bonus

Retention bonuses up to $40,000 after

7 days on/7 days off

Base housing provided

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking a Base Pilot Supervisor in Pearsall, TX to lead and train base pilots, coordinate flight planning, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the base.

The role emphasizes supervisory responsibilities, scheduling, and coordination with regional leadership, with a detailed on-call and on-site schedule. Competitive incentives accompany the full-time position.

Qualifications

• Total flight hours across all aircraft minimums as specified in the job posting.
• Minimum helicopter time and PIC time required as listed.
• Turbine experience requested.
• Night flight experience required (unaided or aided).
• Commercial rotorcraft certificate and instrument rating required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to Base Line Pilots.
• Coordinate pilot duty schedules with Regional Director of Flight Operations.
• Coordinate flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base.
• Conduct orientations for new hires at the base.
• Coordinate aviation activities for public relations events.
• Submit monthly flight/duty logs within required timeframes.
• Monitor pilots and assist with day-to-day flight and admin issues.
• Ensure payroll grids are submitted to Regional Director of Flight Operations.

Skills

2000 hours total flight time

1500 hours helicopter time

1000 hours helicopter PIC

500 hours turbine

100 hours night unaided

Education

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

Job description

HAA Pilot Full-Time Opportunity

Located in Pearsall, TX

Job Description

We’re hiring a Base Pilot Supervisor to provide medical air transportation services for Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

Incentives

• Base Pilot Supervisor Annual Stipend: $5000
• Salary range $91,421 - $100,564 including 3% Geo Modifier
• $15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• 7 Days On and 7 Days Off schedule
• 24-hour base housing, provided at all locations

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots
• Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on the pilot duty schedules
• Coordinates with the Program Director on the flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base
• Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base
• Coordinates the aviation activities associated with public relations events
• Reviews, corrects, and submits to the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot’s monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame
• Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues
• Submits all assigned base pilot’s payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations
• 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 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 to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes

Minimum Requirements

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

Preferred

• Previous HAA experience or equivalent
• One year of experience as a Pilot with a GMR company
• Previous supervisory experience helpful
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Other

230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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.

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