Rotor Wing Pilot

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of helicopter aircraft while supporting the transport and care of critically ill and injured patients in an air medical environment. This position requires sound aeronautical decision-making, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, patient transport operations, and regulatory compliance.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally operate rotor-wing aircraft during air medical missions.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Complete flight planning and evaluate weather conditions.
• Assist with loading passengers, baggage, and cargo.
• Maintain required flight logs and operational records.
• Prepare required written reports.
• Operate aircraft tug, tractor, and ground-handling equipment.
• Utilize applicable Microsoft Office programs.
• Maintain effective communication and customer-service standards.
• Travel throughout the service area as required.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft Helicopter.
• Helicopter Instrument Rating.
• Second Class Medical.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours PIC.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Rotor-Wing Turbine.
• Minimum 50 hours Instrument.
• Minimum 100 hours Night.
• Valid driver's license.
• Access to an automobile and applicable automobile insurance.
• Must meet applicable driver-policy requirements.
• Must successfully complete required drug screening and background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five years professional pilot experience.
• 100 hours Instrument.
• Air medical transportation experience.
• NVG experience.
• Mountain flying experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% vested employer contribution.
• Tenure bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Complimentary Life Flight Network membership for employee and household.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave, including pets.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Multilingual stipend.

Compensation

• $101,752.56–$120,251.04 annually.