Fixed Wing Pilot

Global Medical Response • San Antonio, TX

10d • $111,589 - $122,748 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fixed Wing Pilot serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) for flights assigned in accordance with FAR Part 135. The PIC is responsible for the safe conduct of flights, is the final authority in aircraft operation, exercises Operational Control at the Tier 2 level described in the General Operations Manual, and supervises other assigned crew members during flight as required. The position is based in San Antonio, Texas, and operates a King Air 200.

Pilots work a rotating schedule of seven days on followed by seven days off. During the on-duty period, pilots serve a 12-hour shift, with a maximum of 14 hours when operating under Part 135, at the base hangar to support a 30-minute launch following initial trip notification. Assignments are either day or night duty periods and are scheduled by the Base Lead Pilot the prior month. Pilots generally keep the same duty period during each seven-day assignment and rotate to another duty period for the next assignment. Duty-period changes within an assignment are discouraged but may occur based on local base needs.

The annual salary range is $111,589–$122,748, with merit-based annual scaled increases up to $156,224. The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of training and check ride, a $40,000 retention bonus through a three-year program after a six-month waiting period, and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to San Antonio, Texas.
• Must hold or be able to attain BE-200PL21 and C-90 PIC qualification.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications specified by FAR Part 135.243(b).
• Must hold, or be eligible to hold, an unrestricted FAA ATP certificate.
• Must have a current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate.
• Must have at least 2,500 airplane total-time hours.
• Must have at least 500 airplane multi-engine land hours.
• Must have at least 1,000 PIC airplane hours.
• Must have at least 100 hours in type.
• Must have at least 75 instrument hours, including 50 actual instrument hours.
• Must hold a valid U.S. passport.
• Must have a valid, unexpired driver's license.
• Must have at least a high school diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.
• Must be able to work day, night, and overnight shifts as assigned.
• Must be able to work in outside weather conditions.
• Travel is required for training events or maintenance assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Single-pilot IFR experience is ideal.
• Previous medevac and/or cargo experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for assigned flights in accordance with FAR Part 135 and the applicable operating procedures.
• Ensure the safe conduct of assigned flights and exercise final authority over aircraft operation and Tier 2 operational control.
• Supervise the functions of other assigned crew members during flight as required.
• Comply with the duties and responsibilities in the AirMed International General Operating Manual and with applicable FARs and OpSpecs.
• Coordinate with AirMed’s global operations center to ensure the aircraft is ready for a mission.
• Disseminate pertinent flight-operations information through the operational-control structure.
• Conduct oneself professionally and remain sensitive to the environment at all times.
• Attend required meetings and, when required, training and check flights outside normal duty rotations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Operations or Chief Pilot.
• As needed, de-ice the aircraft, assist with towing and hangar maneuvering, and prepare the aircraft for flight.

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; details are provided on the company careers-site benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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