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My base is right around $65k working 36hrs/wk. That doesn't include any shift diffs, holidays, training pay, on-call, etc. Working nights and predominantly on weekends could easily make that $75k. This is for a hospital-based service. Nurses can make significantly more. In fact we have some that...

1. Yes, but we're dual-pilot. 2. No, there's no need. Even if we were single pilot, I can't really imagine a scenario in which this would be of benefit. If the helo isn't already in autopilot and the pilot goes unconscious, chances are it will be out of control and unrecoverable before you're...