AEL National Float Pilot IFR

HAA Pilot Full-Time Opportunity

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!

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

Incentives

• Salary range $102,723- $112,280 including 15% Geo Modifier
• $12K Float stipend
• $5K IFR stipend
• $15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• On Duty Housing
• Schedule 14 Days On and 14 Days Off
• Hourly position (any hours over 40 in a pay week is overtime)
• EC135 IFR positions available

Responsibilities

• Creates pilot information guide to include location, frequencies, and procedures when flying into hospitals and other EMS agencies.
• Conducts local area orientation as required.
• Informs the Regional Director of Flight Operations if the necessary information for flight planning is not available or up-to-date.
• Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, emphasizing 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, noting discrepancies in the engineering log.
• Reports any major malfunctions, aircraft damage, or injured personnel to the Operations Center promptly.
• Ensures compliance of all operations involving Company aircraft with federal regulations and the Air Evac Operations Manual.
• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain crew quarters and hanger area cleanliness, along with nurse and paramedic.
• Washes, waxes, and cleans aircraft as needed, alongside nurse, paramedic, and maintenance personnel.
• Submits all appropriate paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• Minimum of 200 hours night (aided or unaided)
• 75 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
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
• FAA Helicopter instrument rating
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Class II Medical certificate
• BH429/EC135 Experience preferred

Other

• 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequent work in outside weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to vibrations/turbulence
• Exposure 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
• Adaptation to irregular work pace

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 emergency and patient relocation services. View 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.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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