SkillBridge Rotor Pilot (MTC)

Global Medical Response; Birmingham; On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique SkillBridge Military Fellowship for active-duty U.S. military members. This program provides invaluable civilian work experience in the medical response sector, focusing on skilled employment training. Participants will work alongside medical experts, ensuring aircraft readiness and compliance with regulations while gaining hands-on experience. Although this is not a direct hire position, successful completion may lead to immediate consideration for future roles. Join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate medical care and explore meaningful career opportunities tailored for the military community.

Benefits

24-hour base housing

Sign-on bonus of $15,000

Retention bonus of $40,000 after 3 years

Qualifications

• Must be an active-duty U.S. military member to qualify.
• Obtain signed approval from your unit commander for participation.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers to and from medical facilities safely.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and flight crews.

Skills

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

2000 Total Flight Hours

1500 Helicopter Hours

1000 Helicopter PIC Hours

1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours

200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours

200 Instrument Hours

Previous HAA experience

Job description

SkillBridge Rotor Pilot Military Fellowship (Multiple Locations)

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

Not active-duty military? You can view related open roles here:

• Global Medical Response | GMR Careers

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 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 MinimumRequired 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 or 14/14 schedule, depending on location
• 24-hour base housing provided at select locations

Post 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/Med-Trans Pilot can expect the following:

• Starting base salary $85,312 to $93,844, depending on experience
• 0% to 43% 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

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
• Maintain accurate MTC and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Med-Trans change board details
• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

MED-TRANS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter Instrument Rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2000 Total Flight Hours (No conversion factor applied)
• 1500 Helicopter Hours
• 1000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
• 200 Instrument Hours (Actual/Hood/SIM) 50 Hours Actual WX in Aircraft (IFR positions)
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent is preferred

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.

GMR is committed to supporting veterans, military spouses, and active-duty service members through recognized hiring initiatives and partnerships. Learn more about our dedication to creating meaningful career opportunities for the military community at Military | GMR Careers

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 reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Pilots

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options offered to regular, full time employees of GMR.

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