HELICOPTER PILOT
$110K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number PDD2929000 and ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
$110K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number PDD2929000 and ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
$110K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number PDD2929000 and ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
$123K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number D2929000 and is ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
$123K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number D2929000 and is ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (Title 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (Title 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Ground Searchers, K-9 Tracking, Technical Rescue and Helicopter operations. Please write in the Objective line which type of volunteer team are you interested in: Ground Search, K9, etc. MINIMUM ...
Ground Searchers, K-9 Tracking, Technical Rescue and Helicopter operations. Please write in the Objective line which type of volunteer team are you interested in: Ground Search, K9, etc. MINIMUM ...
Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site
$147K - $191K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, Position Description ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site
$147K - $191K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, Position Description ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$78K - $98K/yr
Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when ... Participates in all-weather search and rescue operations as required utilizing a thorough knowledge ...
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$78K - $98K/yr
Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when ... Participates in all-weather search and rescue operations as required utilizing a thorough knowledge ...
Kankakee, IL · On-site
$100K - $156K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
Kankakee, IL · On-site
$100K - $156K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, Position Description ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, Position Description ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Decatur, IL · On-site
$92K - $144K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
Decatur, IL · On-site
$92K - $144K/yr
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Fresno, CA · On-site
$89K - $111K/yr
The primary purpose of the HELICOPTER PILOT (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2181-12, is to pilot a variety ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance; Experience conducting or ...
Fresno, CA · On-site
$89K - $111K/yr
The primary purpose of the HELICOPTER PILOT (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2181-12, is to pilot a variety ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance; Experience conducting or ...
El Portal, CA · On-site
$73K - $95K/yr
Responsible for helicopter safety and compliance with all applicable Department of Interior (DOI ... and rescue, as well as during other emergencies. * Assists in training and may serve as lead ...
El Portal, CA · On-site
$73K - $95K/yr
Responsible for helicopter safety and compliance with all applicable Department of Interior (DOI ... and rescue, as well as during other emergencies. * Assists in training and may serve as lead ...
Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site
$94K - $117K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER PILOT (GS-2181-12), you will pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site
$94K - $117K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER PILOT (GS-2181-12), you will pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR , Position Description ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR , Position Description ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site
$94K - $117K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (GS-2181-13), you will be responsible for ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site
$94K - $117K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (GS-2181-13), you will be responsible for ... search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
$90K - $113K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR / EVALUATOR (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard ... rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations. May be required to transport ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
$90K - $113K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR / EVALUATOR (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard ... rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations. May be required to transport ...
Decatur, IL · On-site
$87K - $108K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-11/12, you will pilot Utility Helicopters (UH-60V ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
Decatur, IL · On-site
$87K - $108K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-11/12, you will pilot Utility Helicopters (UH-60V ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
Kankakee, IL · On-site
$86K - $107K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-11/12, you will pilot Utility Helicopters (UH-60V ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
Kankakee, IL · On-site
$86K - $107K/yr
Duties As a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-11/12, you will pilot Utility Helicopters (UH-60V ... Participate in all-weather search and rescue operations utilizing a thorough knowledge of the ...
$59.5K - $63.4K
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$96.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$94.7K - $98.6K
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The median wage is $98.9K / yr.
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As a helicopter rescue pilot, your job is to help provide emergency services in response to sudden needs. In this role, you may keep your helicopter ready to head out on a flight, coordinate with emergency rescuers, and perform various airborne tasks as needed. This job particularly focuses on search and rescue operations, such as finding and recovering people who are lost in the wilderness. Pilots do not provide medical care for rescued passengers, but other personnel onboard might. Related jobs include flight crew, paramedic, or maintenance positions. Helicopter rescue jobs should not be confused with air ambulance jobs. While you may deliver people to hospitals, this job does not always involve rescuing sick or injured passengers and may involve flying into dangerous situations.
| Aspect | Helicopter Rescue | Search and Rescue Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | FAA helicopter pilot license, rescue training | First aid, CPR, rescue operations training |
| Work Environment | Helicopter, outdoor, remote locations | Ground-based, varied terrains |
| Employer & Industry | Rescue agencies, emergency services | Fire departments, rescue teams |
Helicopter Rescue involves operating helicopters to perform aerial rescues, often requiring pilot licenses and specialized rescue training. Search and Rescue Technicians typically work on the ground, conducting search operations and providing emergency aid. While both roles focus on saving lives, Helicopter Rescue emphasizes aerial operations, whereas Search and Rescue Technicians are ground-based responders.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number PDD2929000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
GS-10 through GS-13 Army National Guard Warrant Officer Positions:
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
GS-12 through GS-13 Army National Guard Officer Positions For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants
Must be actively pursuing an under- graduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
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