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Life Flight Network: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Air medical (helicopter and fixed wing), Pacific Northwest and Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not published on the careers page |
| Bases | Service area in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Hawaii, per Life Flight Network |
| Aircraft | Not published on the pages checked |
| Published pilot minimums | Rotor-wing pilot: 2,000 TT, 1,500 PIC, 1,000 rotor-wing turbine, 100 unaided night, 50 instrument (100 preferred), commercial helicopter with helicopter instrument rating, 2nd-class medical; 5 years as a professional pilot and mountain experience preferred |
| Published pay | Not published. Careers page lists a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible positions. |
| Hiring status | Jobs are posted on an ADP board linked from the careers page |
| Careers | www.lifeflight.org/about-us/careers/ |
Says it has more than 900 employees and serves more than 15,000 patients a year.
Source / last checked: www.lifeflight.org/about-us/careers/, www.lifeflight.org/wp-content/uploads/Qualifications-Rotor-Wing-Pilot- · checked Oct 31, 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 Life Flight Network's pilot minimums?
Rotor-wing pilot: 2,000 TT, 1,500 PIC, 1,000 rotor-wing turbine, 100 unaided night, 50 instrument (100 preferred), commercial helicopter with helicopter instrument rating, 2nd-class medical; 5 years as a professional pilot and mountain experience preferred
How much does Life Flight Network pay pilots?
Not published. Careers page lists a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible positions.
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