SkillBridge Rotor Pilot

Job Description:
 

SkillBridge Rotor Pilot Military Fellowship

 

MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY U.S. MILITARY TO QUALIFY 

  

Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering U.S. Military Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training, internships and on-the-job (OJT) experience.  

 

Under the SkillBridge program, GMR hosts active-duty U.S. Military members for skilled employment training during the final six months of their active-duty obligated service. The SkillBridge Program with GMR will run for 90-days.  During the SkillBridge program, a military service member will retain their full military pay and benefits and will not be compensated by GMR.

 

SkillBridge program start dates are timed in accordance with company indoc schedules and Service Member availability. 

 

SkillBridge Program Minimum Required Qualifications (general): 

Current Active-Duty Service Member  

Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications  

Available to participate for 90-days.  

Obtain signed approval from your unit commander (04 or above) and agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the Service if mission requirements dictate.

During SkillBridge Program

7/7 schedule

24-hour base housing provided at all locations

If Hired after Completion of SkillBridge Program

Although successful completion of a Skillbridge program is a not a guarantee of future employment with any GMR company, a newly hired GMR/Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot can expect the following:

Starting base salary $83,640 to $92,004, depending on experience

2% to 30% geographic modifier for assigned base, depending on location

$15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations

 

Job Summary 

Ensures all operations involving Company aircraft are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Air Evac EMS Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations.

Operates the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, with emphasis on compliance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual

Monitors forecast changes and current weather situations

Conducts preflight of the aircraft prior to starting shift and/or accepting transports or flights. Preflight will be conducted utilizing the appropriate rotorcraft flight manual. Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification to maintenance of the discrepancy and what corrective action is being taken

Reports to his/her shift rested and prepared for duty and stays current of weather and forecast changes

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (Line Pilot)

2000 hours total flight time

1500 hours helicopter time

1000 hours helicopter pilot in command

500 hours turbine

100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided

Previous HAA experience or equivalent helpful

 

Experience (MX/Ferry Pilot)

1500 hours total flight time

1200 hours helicopter time

1000 hours helicopter pilot in command

250 hours turbine

50 hours night unaided

Education and Credentials:

FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate

FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate or better

FAA High school diploma or equivalent

Other:

230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

 

Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

Please Note: This SkillBridge Military opportunity is available for Transitioning Service Members ONLY Although this is NOT a Direct Hire Position, participants who successfully complete their SkillBridge program may be eligible for immediate consideration for current open positions.  

EEO Statement:
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing for individuals with a disability.

More Information about this Job:
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