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... Flight Operations each base pilot's monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame * Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues

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Manage and optimize administrative processes across assigned stations, ensuring compliance with ... Ensure flight operations support services, including flight planning, crew coordination, weather ...

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How much do flight operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight operations manager in Kentucky is $72,025.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,400.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a flight operations manager do?

A Flight Operations Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of airline or aviation operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. They manage flight schedules, crew assignments, and operational logistics while collaborating with air traffic control, ground staff, and maintenance teams. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of aviation regulations to ensure smooth and timely flight operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a flight operations manager?

To thrive as a Flight Operations Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, flight planning, and operational logistics, usually supported by a relevant degree or extensive aviation experience. Proficiency with dispatch software, flight tracking systems, and familiarity with regulatory certifications such as an FAA Dispatcher License are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong leadership qualities help set candidates apart in this position. These competencies are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations in the fast-paced aviation industry.

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Infographic showing various Flight Operations Manager job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,025 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Supervisor - AEL Base Pilot - HAA

Prestonsburg, KY

Global Medical Response
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees

$225K/yr

Full-time

Medical

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Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

    

 

$225,000 Total Potential. 7/7. Missions that matter.

 

Pilot Incentives - This is pilot life at Global Medical Response:

  • Potential to earn up to $110,000 bonus
  • Up to half the year at home 
  • On duty housing
  • Saving lives in HAA/HEMS

 

Responsibilities 

Provides leadership and training to Base Line Pilots:

  • Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on the pilot duty schedules
  • Coordinates with the Program Director on the flight planning activities and resources for mission support at the base
  • Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base
  • Coordinates the aviation activities associated with public relations events
  • Reviews, corrects, and submits to the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot’s monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame
  • Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues
  • Submits all assigned base pilot’s payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations
  • Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual
  • Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations
  • Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting transports or flights. Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual. Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being taken
  • Reports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes


Minimum Requirements:

  • 2000 hours total flight time
  • 1500 hours helicopter time
  • 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
  • 500 hours turbine
  • 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
  • Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
  • Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

Preferred:

  • Previous HAA experience or equivalent
  • One year of experience as a Pilot with a GMR company
  • Previous supervisory experience helpful
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Other: 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam? As a leader in air medical care, Air Evac Lifeteam  is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 

Pay range potential $134,539-$147,996 and bonus eligible


EEO Statement

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

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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

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About Global Medical Response

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018