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 avi
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Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
Job Description:

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 operation

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
Job Requirements:
  • 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
Company Details
Life Link III
4188 Lexington Ave N.
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126 USA
www.lifelinkiii.com/
2 Open Jobs Available
Life Link III is a not-for-profit organization providing helicopter and airplane services for rapid on-scene emergency response and inter-facility transport for patients requiring critical care in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Supported Manufacturers:
Leonardo, Pilatus

Supported Models:
AW119Kx, PC-12
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Job Info
Location
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Type
Permanent
Salary Range
$53.74 - 67.11
Company Details
Life Link III
4188 Lexington Ave N.
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126 USA
www.lifelinkiii.com/
2 Open Jobs Available
Life Link III is a not-for-profit organization providing helicopter and airplane services for rapid on-scene emergency response and inter-facility transport for patients requiring critical care in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Supported Manufacturers:
Leonardo, Pilatus

Supported Models:
AW119Kx, PC-12

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