What training is required for AEL pilots?
Air Evac Lifeteam’s instrument-rated pilots are skilled aviators who become proficient air medical pilots by training under AEL’s proprietary and FAA-approved training programs. The average flight time for an Air Evac Lifeteam pilot is about 5,700 hours. All of the Air Evac Lifeteam pilots must complete the company’s 14-day in-house training program, which includes company operational and procedural instruction, as well as aircraft and mission specific training. Air Evac pilots also are required to complete training through the Bell Helicopter Textron Training Academy. This additional training provides the pilots with in-depth information about the aircraft they will be flying. The Bell training is an extra step Air Evac takes because the company believes a pilot who understands the aircraft’s capabilities is going to be better prepared to handle emergency flight situations. Pilots are required to undergo recurrent company training on a yearly basis. Air Evac Lifeteam pilots must demon
