Fixed Wing Pilot
About The Position
Guardian Flight is hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to provide medical air transportation services in Dillingham, Alaska. The pilot will fly a Caravan 208 as the primary aircraft and a King Air B200 when the Caravan is out of service. The schedule is 15 days on and 15 days off, with service trips during the day and night. Pilots work with medical experts and other operational partners to transport customers safely and meet high standards for safety and service. The role includes preparing and maintaining aircraft for dispatch, completing required documentation, communicating with dispatch and facilities, and providing shift-transition information. Pilots must maintain required certifications and complete ongoing ground and flight training. The position requires work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve de-icing, towing, maneuvering, and preparing aircraft for flight. The listed annual salary range is $123,306.00–$135,636.61. Compensation offerings include a $15,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of training and a check ride, and a $40,000 retention bonus through a three-year program after a six-month waiting period. The company pays for ATP-CTP if not already completed, offers up to $3,000 in relocation assistance, and provides crew housing. There is no training contract.
Requirements
- Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C-ASEL) certificate.
- Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) certificate.
- Willingness and ability to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate within five years of employment.
- 2,500 total flight hours.
- 2,000 fixed-wing hours.
- 1,000 pilot-in-command (PIC) hours.
- 500 cross-country hours.
- 100 night hours.
- 75 instrument hours, including 50 hours in actual flight.
- Valid, unexpired driver's license.
- Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Ability to provide logbooks listing flight dates and corresponding hours, with cumulative totals substantiating the flight time reported on the resume.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and work day, night, and overnight shifts as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Single-pilot IFR experience.
- Previous medevac and/or cargo experience.
- High school diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.
Responsibilities
- Work with medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
- Ensure aircraft are ready for flight dispatch in accordance with applicable manuals, Federal Aviation Regulations, and company requirements; maintain aircraft cleanliness.
- Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records, including shift records and load manifests.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
- Provide shift-change information to the transitioning pilot and team, and follow protocols for recording company change-board details.
- Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing ground and air training.
- Meet expectations for punctuality, reliability, professionalism, safety, and service.
- As needed, de-ice aircraft, assist with towing and maneuvering aircraft in and out of the hangar, and prepare aircraft for flight.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of training and check ride.
- $40,000 retention bonus through a three-year program, with a six-month waiting period.
- Company-paid ATP-CTP if not already completed.
- Up to $3,000 in relocation assistance.
- Company-paid crew housing.
- Comprehensive benefit options are referenced on the company careers benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
