Air Evac Lifeteam: pilot minimums, pay and hiring

Type	Helicopter EMS (air medical)
Headquarters	Not published
Bases	Says more than 90% of its aircraft are based in rural areas. 78 open helicopter pilot postings on GMR’s careers site (Oct 26, 2026)
Aircraft	Not published
Published pilot minimums	Commercial rotorcraft; helicopter instrument rating; Class II medical; 2,000 TT; 1,500 helicopter; 1,000 helicopter PIC; 500 turbine helicopter; 100 night unaided (or 50 unaided + 100 aided)
Published pay	Posted base ranges $88,759–$147,996 (median about $106,511–$117,162), many including a geo modifier; $15K sign-on and $40,000 retention after 3 years on most
Hiring status	Yes: 78 helicopter pilot postings (Oct 26, 2026)
Texas presence	Texas postings include Big Spring ($115,387–$126,926), Beaumont, Jasper, Fairfield, Wichita Falls, San Antonio, Abilene, Denison, Kerrville and Mineral Wells. All Texas listings
Careers	careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs?keywords=helicopter%20pilot

Part of Global Medical Response. Postings list a 7/7 schedule and on-duty housing.

Source / last checked: www.lifeteam.net/, careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs?keywords=helicopter%20pilot, careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs/60733 · checked Oct 26, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.

FAQ

What are Air Evac Lifeteam's pilot minimums?

Commercial rotorcraft; helicopter instrument rating; Class II medical; 2,000 TT; 1,500 helicopter; 1,000 helicopter PIC; 500 turbine helicopter; 100 night unaided (or 50 unaided + 100 aided)

How much does Air Evac Lifeteam pay pilots?

Posted base ranges $88,759–$147,996 (median about $106,511–$117,162), many including a geo modifier; $15K sign-on and $40,000 retention after 3 years on most

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