Minnesota or Wisconsin locations
As a Rotor Wing Relief Pilot at Life Link III, you’ll be part of an elite air medical team, flying state-of-the-art aircraft to transport medical crews and patients to the care they need. You’ll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating complex aviation regulations and company procedures. In this position, you’ll combine your expert piloting skills with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and making a real difference for patients and their families.
Your Impact:
- Responsible for safety of passengers and crew, and oversees all flights accepted
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with flight crew, dispatch and partners
- Actively shares flight knowledge with team members and serves as a resource to discuss transport, flight operations, and other work-related topics
- Follows all regulations, manuals, and company policies during flights
- Completes flight documentation accurately and promptly
- Supervises loading of aircraft, refueling and ensures safe weight and balance
- Adheres to proper Crew Resources Management (CRM) technique
- Actively participates in the Life Link III Safety Management System
- Responsible for pertinent information regarding all flights, including NOTAMs, TFRs, and weather information
- Work cohesively as a unit to accomplish all Life Link III assignments including patient transfers
- Responsible for maintaining qualifications as required in CFRs
- Proactively pursues professional growth and supports the learning and development of others
- Work shifts throughout Life Link III bases as assigned to ensure continued operations
Your Qualifications:
- Commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
- Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
- 2000 total flight hours or meets CAMTS equivalency
- 1500 hours Helicopter flight hours
- 1000 hours PIC in category
- 500 hours of rotorcraft turbine time
- 200 hours of cross country
- 50 hours of unaided night can be accepted with a minimum of 100 hours of aided night
- 50 hours of hood or actual time instrument time in flight in category. (Simulator time does not count.) A pilot that is dual qualified in fixed wing with 100 hours of actual instrument time can reduce this requirement to 25 hours.
- Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all
- Must be willing to travel to other bases throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as assigned. Location preferences are considered when possible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in HAA operations
- Prior Search and Rescue Experience
- ATP Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree
What We Offer:
- Base Pay Rate: $53.74 - $67.11 per hour, based on experience
- Travel reimbursement in accordance with reimbursement policies
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- 401k with employer match fully vested
- Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Tuition/Training reimbursement program
- 12-hour shifts with a 7 on 7 off schedule
- Annual $100 boot reimbursement
- Company use of aircraft to obtain ATP