Air Ambulance Pilot SPIFR EC145 - 15,000 Sign on Bonus - Galesburg, Illinois

Company/Organization: OSF HealthCare

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 4/4/2026 12:00:01 AM

Description:

This position is responsible for the operation of helicopter. Maintains all standard procedures outlined in applicable FAA regulations and division policies. Responsible for determining flight routes, speed, and takeoff and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. Conducts flights in the safest manner possible.

We will accept candidates who meet requirements for Commercial Instrument or Unrestricted ATP, pay will be adjusted as appropriate. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Meets and maintains qualifications of FAA Commercial Rotorcraft and FAA Instrument Rotorcraft Pilot.

Age requirement:

Maximum age 70 years.

Experience:

• 2000 Hours Total time:
• 1500 Hours Helicopter.
• 1000 Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command (PIC).
• 100 Hours Helicopter Night Unaided.
• 75 Hours Instrument / Hood (50 helicopter in flight).
• 500 Hours Cross Country.
• 500 Hours Turbine Helicopter.

Licensure/ Certification:

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft
• FAA Instrument Rotorcraft
• Current FAA Second Class Medical

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Meets and maintains qualifications of FAA Commercial Rotorcraft and FAA Instrument Rotorcraft Pilot.
• Maintain maximum weight of 230 pounds.
• Demonstrates effective team work between all divisions of Aviation to ensure excellence in care to population served.
• Organizational skills necessary to coordinate services with co-workers, and other departments.
• Communication skills necessary to respond to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate’s degree

Experience:

• 2000 Hours Helicopter PIC.
• EC-145 Experience.
• NVG Experience.
• Previous Civilian EMS Experience.
• Previous SPIFR Experience.
• Helicopter Multi-engine Experience.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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