Line Pilot - AEL Marion, IL - Marion, IL

Job Overview

Located in Marion, IL, Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, we’re looking for a pilot who can work 7/7 with on‑duty housing and excel in fast‑paced, critical-response operations.

Salary: $104,422 – $114,865 (includes 20% Geo Modifier)
Sign‑on Bonus: $15,000
Retention Bonus: $40,000 after 3 years plus additional incentives upon completion of milestones.

• Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport patients to and from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches, maintaining compliance with FAR, Air Evac Lifeteam regulations, and aircraft cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate AEL and regulatory documentation and record keeping.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift‑change information to successive pilot and team, following protocol for recording Air Evac Lifeteam change board details.
• Accountable for maintaining required certifications and ongoing training.

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2,000 total flight hours
• 1,500 helicopter hours
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• 500 turbine helicopter hours
• 200 helicopter night flight hours (aided or unaided)
• 230‑pound weight limit with flight gear

• B407 aircraft experience
• High school diploma or equivalent or higher

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.