Fixed Wing Pilot

Join Our Team as a Fixed Wing Pilot

Exciting Compensation Package Available

• Competitive starting salary of $100,284.36
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 upon successful training completion
• Retention bonus of $40,000 after a 6-month period, part of a 3-year program
• Work schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off
• Relocation assistance of $3,000
• Company-provided housing for crew members

We are seeking Fixed Wing Pilots to deliver essential medical air transportation services. Our pilots will operate Pilatus aircraft, adhering to a schedule of one week on, one week off, and will be responsible for both day and night flights. Safety is paramount in our operations, and our pilots are part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining the highest safety standards for both crew and patients.

Essential Qualifications:

• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C-ASEL) certification is required; candidates must be prepared to obtain ATP certification within five years of employment.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
• Valid and unexpired driver's license
• A minimum of 2,500 total flight hours
• At least 2,000 hours in fixed wing aircraft
• 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)
• 500 hours of cross-country flight experience
• 100 hours of night flying
• 75 hours of instrument flying, with at least 50 hours being actual

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with medical professionals to ensure safe transport of patients to various locations.
• Prepare aircraft for flight in accordance with all regulatory and company standards, including cleanliness and readiness for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by company policies and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with air and ground teams, including dispatch and flight crews.
• Provide detailed shift change information to incoming pilots and adhere to protocols for recording operational changes.
• Ensure compliance with all certification requirements and participate in ongoing training.

Working Environment:

• Work may be conducted in various weather conditions.
• Responsibilities may include de-icing aircraft and assisting with ground operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and perform various physical tasks.
• May involve lifting patients and equipment, with a requirement to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close, distant, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical transport services, Guardian Flight is part of Global Medical Response (GMR), dedicated to delivering compassionate and quality medical care. Our teams are committed to excellence in emergency and patient relocation services.

Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, and paid time off. For more details on our benefits, please refer to our careers site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Guardian Flight and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.