Wing Pilot

Fixed Wing Pilot – Life Link III

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Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome—demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on board safe, state‑of‑the‑art aircraft.

We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting‑edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

As a Fixed Wing 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.

• 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
• Works 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

• 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 of helicopter flight hours
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of rotorcraft turbine time
• 200 hours of cross country
• 50 hours of un‐aided 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

• Prior experience in HAA operations
• Prior Search and Rescue Experience
• ATP Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree

• Base Pay Rate: $61.92 – $78.72 per hour, based on experience
• 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

We are dedicated to making a difference. Our mission‑driven culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a CAMTS accredited, award‑winning program that is committed to improving patient outcomes—all…