Rewarding Career
There is about a 50/50 split between Air Evac Lifeteam pilots who come from civilian aviation backgrounds and those who transition from the military. This equal percentage reflects that both civilian pilots and former military pilots bring assets from their different backgrounds that fit nicely into Air Evac Lifeteam. Training Manager Houska says, “I had a civilian pilot background, and a civilian-trained pilot can do very well here because they have typically flown light aircraft and can do single-pilot resource management very
well.” Yet the military pilot also may find that he or she is a good fit for Air Evac Lifeteam. “For those transitioning out of the military, we’re a good place to start your civilian career because we offer that camaraderie and family feeling you had in the military. You’re not going to get that in many civilian jobs, but we have it,” says Regional Director Nash. Whatever a pilot’s background, they will find Air Evac Lifeteam’s compensation competitive, according to Jenkins. “Air Evac has really grown its pay and benefits over the years. Not only have we met the demands of pilots, but I believe we are actually exceeding that and leading the industry in what we provide pilots in pay and benefits,” he says.
Pilot Don Pruett sums it up this way for prospective pilots. “I thought this would be a one- to two-year job, and I’ve been with Air Evac Lifeteam almost 11 years. So, they treat me pretty well. A new pilot coming to Air Evac needs to be able to work in close quarters with people because you live with your team members. Competence and confidence with the aircraft you’re piloting is also a must.” Then he concludes with an encouraging kicker, “If you’re looking to get into HAA, then Air Evac Lifeteam is definitely the way to go.”
The Madison County, Illinois, base is on the campus of Anderson Hospital.
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