Job Description
Survival Flight is accepting resumes for a full-time Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) Float Pilot position flying a Bell 407/Bell 206 in any of our regions based in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
- Float Pilots will be assigned a regular scheduled hitch and be expected to assist in covering open shifts in assigned region.
- If there are no bases with open shifts during a Float Pilots regular scheduled hitch, the Float Pilot will be expected to perform duties that include but are not limited to aircraft moves, maintenance flights, administrative requirements, etc.
- Float Pilots who successfully complete a minimum of 6 months of float duties will take priority in a
permanent assignment at a base of their choosing once a position becomes available at that base.
We are certain that you will find a home amongst our family of aviation professionals, world-class medical providers, and skilled mechanics. Together, you will be part of a team that leverages skill and experience to SAFELY deliver next-level care to those in need with speed and purpose.
Pilot Incentives:
- Starting base salary $85,000 to $92,000, adjusted for experience
- $15,000 float stipend
- $15,000 sign-on bonus to be paid immediately upon completion of new hire training
- $25,000 retention bonus to be paid out during the first 24 months of employment
- 7/7 or 14/14, regular full-time schedule
- Off-duty and away from base pilot housing provided
- Annual aviation medical exam reimbursement
- Mileage pay is provided when using your personal vehicle
- Coverage of airline expenses/rental cars
- Mileage/per-diem/travel pay for work over shifts
- $15,000 pilot referral bonus
Required Experience:
- 2000 hours total flight time (preferred)
- 1500 hours of helicopter PIC time
- 500 hours of turbine time
- 100 hours unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
- 500 cross-country time
Preferred Experience:
- NVG Experience
- HAA Experience
- Bell 206/407 Experience
- ATP Certificate
- Bachelors Degree
Education/Certifications:
- Commercial Helicopter with Instrument Rating
- Current class 1 or 2 medical
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Other:
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
By choosing Survival Flight, you can trust that you are selecting an air medical provider that holds itself to the highest safety and quality standards for our crews and our patients. Our accreditations from both the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA Global) testify to our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients. Join our team and be a part of an organization that prioritizes excellence in every aspect of our operations.
Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Survival Flight is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Survival Flight are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, sexual orientation, past or present military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the states in which we operate. Survival Flight will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
