Interim Rotor Wing Pilot – Rhinelander Base
Who Are We: Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program, and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Position Summary: At Life Link III, our Rotor Wing Pilots are guided by a commitment to safety, excellence, and integrity. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring every mission is executed with precision and professionalism.
This is a temporary interim role designed to ensure continuity and support within the Rhinelander Base. While this is an interim assignment, the selected pilot will be fully eligible to apply for internal transfers and other permanent opportunities within the organization as they become available, positioning this role as a strong potential pathway to long-term career growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to excellence during this transitional period.
As a Rotor Wing Pilot, you will:
Ensure aircraft readiness and assess weather conditions to guarantee safe, efficient transport of medical crews and patients to hospitals within the operational area
Uphold strict compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual (GOM) guidelines
Be a key contributor to mission success, collaborating with a team of medical professionals who rely on your expertise to safely transport critically ill patients
Position Highlights:
Holds final authority for the safety of passengers, cargo, and medical personnel with secondary operational control for all flights they initiate or accept
Conducts thorough pre-flight inspections to ensure readiness and compliance.
Executes all flight operations in full compliance with CFRs, the aircraft Flight Manual, General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications
Ensures accurate and complete documentation for all flight activities
Fosters a positive and professional attitude in interactions with team members and customers
Demonstrates the ability to perform detailed flight planning and conduct weather checks with minimal notice
Oversees all critical flight information, including NOTAMs, TFRs, and weather updates
Maintains all required qualifications and certifications as outlined in the CFRs
Supervises the loading of passengers, baggage, and fuel, ensuring compliance with the weight and balance limitations specified in the aircraft flight manual for both Part 91 and Part 135 operations
Performs other duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For:
Commercial pilot certificate & Instrument Rating for category and class of aircraft. (ATP in category meets this requirement)
First or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate
2000 hours total flight time
1500 hours flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotorcraft turbine time
200 hours of cross country
100 hours of unaided night
50 hours of unaided night can be accepted with a minimum of 100 hours of aided night
50 hours of hood or actual time instrument time in flight in category. (Simulator time does not count.) A pilot that is dual qualified in fixed wing with 100 hours of actual instrument time can reduce this requirement to 25 hours
Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external entities to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
What We Offer:
We are committed to developing your talents through engaging work and access to an annual Professional Development Fund
Compensation: $50.06 - $61.54 (depending on 3-10 yrs of experience)
Insurance starting the first of the month after date of hire:
Medical Insurance through Health Partners
Dental Insurance through Health Partners
Vision Insurance through VSP
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings (HSA) on qualified plans plus an employer match
Employer Matching Retirement Plan with no vesting schedule
Competitive Paid Time Off to foster a work/life balance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Annual Professional Development Fund
Where We Are Located: This opportunity will work out of our Rhinelander, WI base.
Physical Demands:
Sitting for extended periods of time
Standing or walking for extended periods of time
Alternating sitting and standing at will
Lifting and Carrying objects of various weights
Pushing and/or Pulling objects of various weights
Reaching Overhead
Reaching or below shoulder level
Physical Health Requirements met per current FAA Flight Physical
Fine Motor Skills
Kneeling
Bending
Climbing
Moving in, out, and around small, restricted spaces
Extreme Weather Temperatures
Active ROM in Arms, Shoulders, Hips, Legs, Neck
Driving
Flying
Weight Maintenance according to Life Link III/FAA guidelines
Mental Demands:
Professional Communication
High Stress/High Acuity Tasks
High Stress/High Acuity Patients
Organization
Prioritization
Task Management
Maintain Confidentiality
Positive Attitude/Respectful Personality
Integrity
Critical Thinker
Compliance/HIPAA: Must perform work in the manner prescribed by documented work process in order to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply, specifically work processes that involve billing practices, for avoiding activities that constitute fraud and abuse.
Employment Status Requirements: Life Link III does not sponsor employment visas of any kind. As a pre-condition of employment, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Life Link III is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our commitment to an equitable workplace extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and termination. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and where all individuals can thrive professionally.
If you require any accommodations to apply or participate in our hiring process, please contact Life Link III human resources.