For Pilots

Your wings. Their lifeline.

Turn your flight time into a mission that matters. Volunteer pilots transport patients to vital medical care — and there's a seat in the cockpit waiting for you.

Why Volunteer

Fly with purpose

Make a direct impact

Every mission you fly gets a real patient to real care — often someone in your own community.

Fly on your schedule

Browse open missions and claim the ones that fit your availability, range, and aircraft.

Build meaningful hours

Put your certificate and aircraft to work for a cause while doing what you already love.

Hear From Us

We need more pilots.

A quick word on why your certificate and aircraft could mean everything to a patient waiting for care.

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Requirements

What it takes to volunteer

Patient safety comes first, so our volunteer pilots meet clear standards before flying a mission. General expectations include:

  • A current FAA pilot certificate and medical
  • Access to a safe, well-maintained aircraft
  • Minimum flight experience and currency requirements
  • Adequate insurance coverage
  • A completed pilot application and orientation

Specific minimums are confirmed during the application process. Contact us and our staff will walk you through eligibility.

Ready to get started?

Apply to become a volunteer pilot, and a mission coordinator will follow up with next steps and required forms.

Already a volunteer? Open the Pilot Portal to browse and claim missions.

The Process

From application to first mission

Apply

Submit your pilot application with your certificate, aircraft, and experience details.

Get oriented

Complete orientation and verification with our mission staff so you're mission-ready.

Claim a flight

Pick an open mission that fits your schedule and fly a patient to the care they need.

"We are looking for pilots willing to transport patients."

— Philip Thomas, President & CEO. If that's you, we'd love to have you on the team.