Rotor Wing Pilot - Base Lead
Life Link III
| Company | Life Link III |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Rice Lake |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome - demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on board safe, state-of-the-art aircraft. We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting-edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
As a Base Lead Pilot at Life Link III, you play a critical dual role—serving as a highly skilled Pilot in Command while also leading and supporting the day-to-day operations of your assigned base. You are a trusted leader, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong team culture rooted in safety, collaboration, and accountability.
You act as the primary point of contact for pilots at your base, helping to resolve challenges, support team development, and elevate concerns when needed. Through your leadership, you help create a high-performing, mission-driven environment that supports exceptional patient care and safe transport operations.
Your Impact :
Demonstrated leadership capability
Manages rotor wing pilot schedules for the base
Timely entry of base schedule in Flight & Duty Tracker.
First level review of timecards
Assists the base pilots in the performance of their duties.
Develops and keeps updated base adverse weather plan.
Leads and models professional, productive, and team-orientated behaviors
Conducts 621 Training
Collaborates with the Clinical Base Lead to provide aviation updates for base meetings.
Communicate any aviation updates
Develops and maintains a ‘Local Area Hazards Map”
Ensures new pilots receive base orientation.
Ensures medical equipment is weighed as specified in Section 4 of the GOM
Audits Life Link III Flight & Duty Tracker for accuracy.
Ensures policies and procedures are followed
Schedules and leads monthly Base Operations Meeting in collaboration with the ACP
Completes all necessary paperwork/administrative responsibilities are completed timely
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in HAA operations
Prior Search and Rescue Experience
ATP Certificate
Bachelor’s degree
What We Offer:
Base Pay Rate: $54.06 - $74.83 per hour, based on experience (b ase lead pay is a $2.50 stipend added to current hourly rate)
Bonus Structure: Earn up to $45,000 over three years (Rice Lake specific):
Year 1: $10,000
Year 2: $15,000
Year 3: $20,000
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
401k with employer match fully vested
Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance
Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
Tuition/Training reimbursement program
12-hour shifts with a 7 on 7 off schedule
Annual $100 boot reimbursement
Company use of aircraft to obtain ATP
Why Join Life Link III?
We are dedicated to making a difference. Our mission-driven culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a CAMTS accredited, award-winning program that is committed to improving patient outcomes all while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
Compliance/HIPAA:
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