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Rural Metro Fire Department

WI · On-site

$95 - $115/hr

As our Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) talent acquisition leader, you'll partner with your team to attract, source, recruit, nurture, and hire rotor-wing pilots--advancing our mission of ...

Rural Metro Fire Department

$95 - $115/hr

As our Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) talent acquisition leader, you'll partner with your team to attract, source, recruit, nurture, and hire rotor-wing pilots--advancing our mission of ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

Elko, NV · On-site

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

Willits, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

San Diego, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$157K - $173K/yr

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

Ukiah, CA · On-site

Saving lives in HAA/ HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Rotor Wing Pilot

Ukiah, CA · On-site

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Helicopter Pilot

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$147K - $162K/yr

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Helicopter Pilot

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

$147K - $162K/yr

... HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Rotor Wing Pilot

De Queen, AR · On-site

$134K - $147K/yr

... in HAA/HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Rotor Wing Pilot

De Queen, AR · On-site

$85K - $106K/yr

... in HAA/HEMS If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation ...

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How much do hems pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for hems pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a HEMS pilot?

A HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) Pilot is responsible for operating helicopters to transport critically ill or injured patients to hospitals or trauma centers. They often work in high-pressure environments, flying in varying weather and terrain conditions. HEMS pilots must have extensive flight experience, specialized training in emergency operations, and comply with strict aviation regulations. The role requires quick decision-making, strong situational awareness, and coordination with medical teams.

What does a HEMS pilot do?

A typical day for a HEMS Pilot involves conducting pre-flight checks, coordinating with medical and dispatch teams, and responding to emergency calls at any hour. Pilots must swiftly assess flight conditions, execute takeoffs and landings in diverse environments, and ensure the safety of passengers and crew during high-pressure missions. Collaboration with medical professionals, ground crews, and air traffic control is essential throughout each mission. Shifts can be long and may include nights or weekends, but the role offers the reward of making a direct impact in life-saving emergency situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a HEMS pilot?

To thrive as a HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) Pilot, you need extensive flight experience, a commercial helicopter pilot license, and advanced knowledge of aviation safety protocols. Proficiency with navigation systems, night vision equipment, and communication tools is typically required, along with certifications such as an FAA ATP or CPL(H) and possibly instrument ratings. Exceptional decision-making under pressure, teamwork, and strong situational awareness are crucial soft skills in this role. These qualifications and attributes ensure the safe, efficient transport of patients and medical teams during high-stakes missions.

How long does it take to become a hems pilot?

Becoming a HEMS pilot typically requires obtaining a commercial pilot license, which can take around 1 to 2 years of training and flight hours. Additional certifications, such as instrument and multi-engine ratings, and experience in emergency or helicopter operations, are also necessary before qualifying for a HEMS pilot position.

How much does a Hems pilot make?

A HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) pilot typically earns between $50,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. Salaries can increase with additional certifications, flight hours, and specialized training in emergency medical operations.
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Senior Manager , Talent Acquisition

Rural Metro Fire Department

WI • On-site

$95 - $115/hr

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Job description

Rotor-Wing Pilot Talent Acquisition- Senior ManagerHybrid: Dallas, TX/St. Louis, MO/Sacramento, CA /Denver, CO

(must live within commuting distances from one of these locations)

$95,000K-$115,000K & Bonus Eligibility

We're hiring a Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition, to lead and support our rotor-wing pilot recruitment team. As our Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) talent acquisition leader, you'll partner with your team to attract, source, recruit, nurture, and hire rotor-wing pilots—advancing our mission of delivering care at a moment's notice.

This leader will ensure a positive candidate experience while partnering with industry hiring managers to set them up for success. Additionally, this person will play a key role in our HR commitment to excellence—shaping our culture, embodying HR key competencies, and ensuring a positive employee and candidate experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Hybrid, located near an air-brand: Denton (MTC), McClellan CA (RCH), O'Fallon MO (AEL) /OR GMR location: Dallas or Denver.
  • The Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition – Rotor-wing pilots will oversee the rotor-wing pilot recruitment efforts Leverage modern technologies and TA best practices to streamline administrative work and drive efficiencies—freeing the team to focus on meaningful candidate interactions, relationship-building, and long-term pipeline development.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, overseeing workload distribution, performance outcomes, and professional growth.
  • Develop and execute rotor-wing (HEMS) pilot recruiting strategies, building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for both immediate and future hiring needs.
  • Partner closely with industry hiring managers, aligning role requirements, success criteria, interview approach, and timelines to set them up for successful hires.
  • Champion a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding, maintaining engagement and communication at every stage.
  • Accelerate the team’s capabilities to Source and sell opportunities through job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and proactive outreach to passive pilot candidates on key job boards and platforms
  • Ensure compliance, consistency, and quality standards across all recruiting activity, including candidate documentation and data records, in line with company policy and FAA/DOT-regulated requirements.
  • Leverage recruiting metrics and data to draw insights, report on pipeline health, and make data-driven recommendations that improve hiring outcomes.
  • Attend and represent GMR at industry events, career fairs, aviation conferences, and pilot networking opportunities to grow brand awareness and expand the candidate community, including 25% travel.
Qualifications:

Education & Industry Experience

  • High school diploma required, bachelor’s preferred
  • 8+ years of experience managing and leading teams
  • 3+ years recruitment and talent acquisition
  • Experience in aviation and specifically rotor pilot recruiting
  • Experience as a pilot preferred

Estimated application closure date: 8/31/26.

Why Choose GMR?

Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. 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.

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

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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