Fixed Wing Pilot

Global Medical Response • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AirMed International is hiring a Second in Command (SIC) Fixed Wing Pilot based in Dallas, Texas, flying a Cessna Citation 560. The SIC performs assigned flight duties safely in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135 and supports the Pilot in Command (PIC), who retains final authority over aircraft operations. The SIC also exercises Tier 2 operational control as described in the General Operations Manual and must meet the qualifications specified by FAR Part 135.245.

Pilots work a rotating schedule of seven days on followed by seven days off. During duty periods, pilots serve 12-hour shifts, with shifts of up to 14 hours when operating under Part 135. Pilots report to the base hangar and must be ready to launch within 30 minutes of initial notification of a trip. Shifts are assigned as day or night duty periods by the Base Lead Pilot the month before; pilots generally remain on the same duty period for each seven-day assignment and rotate to another duty period on the next assignment. Changes within an assignment may occur based on local needs.

The position requires working outdoors in varied weather and being available for day, night, and overnight shifts. Duties may involve assisting with aircraft de-icing, towing, hangar maneuvering, and pre-flight preparations. Travel may be required for training or maintenance assignments. The role may also involve helping load patients and moving or lifting up to 150 pounds cumulatively with assistance.

The listed annual salary range is $93,115.70–$106,417.94, with merit-based scaled increases up to $125,299.86. The posting also offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus after training and check ride completion, a $40,000 retention bonus through a three-year program with a six-month waiting period, and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas, Texas.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold an unrestricted FAA ATP Certificate.
• At least 1,500 total flight hours.
• At least 250 hours of airplane multi-engine land time.
• At least 250 hours of PIC airplane time.
• Must hold or be able to attain a CE-560 PIC type rating.
• Must hold or be able to attain a First-Class Medical Certificate and maintain First-Class privileges.
• Must hold a valid U.S. passport.
• High school diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.
• Must be able to work assigned day, night, and overnight shifts, including outdoors in varying weather.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, sit, crouch, kneel, or crawl unassisted for extended periods; transport oneself to and from work; and, with assistance, lift or move up to 150 pounds cumulatively.
• Must have the vision abilities required for close and distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medevac and/or cargo experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned flight duties safely in accordance with FAR Part 135 and the General Operations Manual.
• Support the PIC in the operation of the aircraft while recognizing the PIC’s final authority; exercise Tier 2 operational control as described in the General Operations Manual.
• Coordinate with AirMed’s global operations center to ensure the aircraft is ready for missions.
• Comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Operations Specifications.
• Disseminate pertinent flight-operations information through the operational-control structure.
• Behave professionally and remain sensitive to the environment in which the work is performed.
• Attend required meetings and any training or check flights, including those outside normal duty rotations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Operations or Chief Pilot.
• May assist with aircraft de-icing, towing, hangar maneuvering, pre-flight preparations, and patient loading.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus after completing training and check ride.
• $40,000 retention bonus through a three-year program, subject to a six-month waiting period.
• Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.
• Benefit options are available; the posting refers applicants to the company careers-site benefits page for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED