Rotor Wing Relief Pilot

About the role

As a Rotor 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• 500 hours of rotorcraft turbine time
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in HAA operations
• Part 121/135 Instructor/Check Pilot
• Commercially rating in Fixed/ Rotor Wing
• ATP Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree