Fixed Wing Pilot

Rural Metro Fire Department; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 120,888 - 132,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15,000 Sign-On Bonus

40,000 Retention Bonus

Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance

Company Paid Crew Housing

Job summary

The Rural Metro Fire Department seeks a Fixed Wing Pilot based in Amarillo, TX, to provide medical air transportation using a King Air 200 aircraft. The role demands a commitment to safety and professionalism, with scheduled shifts of 7 days on and 7 days off.

The ideal candidate must have a Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land license, 2,500 total flight hours, and the willingness to obtain ATP certification. Competitive salary from $120,888.24 to $132,977.07 is offered, along with bonuses for retention and relocation.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment.
• The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience.
• Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours.

Responsibilities

• Pilot will work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches and maintain documentation.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, and partners.

Skills

Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL)

Multi-Engine hours

Cross Country hours

Night hours

Instrument hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Fixed Wing Pilot

Location

Amarillo, TX

Airframe

King Air 200

Schedule

7 Days On and 7 Days Off

Annual Salary Range

$120,888.24 - $132,977.07

Bonuses & Benefits

• 15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Must Complete Training and Check-Ride).
• 40,000 Retention Bonus (There is a 6 Month Waiting Period and This is a 3 Year Program).
• Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance.
• Company Paid Crew Housing.
• There is a 6 month training contract.

We’re hiring a fixed wing King Air 200 Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our King Airplanes. Scheduled shifts run 14/14 and service day or night trips. Safety is a key pillar of our services; therefore, all of our pilots work on a quality, professional team that are committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) Required.
• Must be willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment.
• The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience.
• Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along with a cumulative total that substantiates the time reported on the resume.
• Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred.
• Valid and unexpired driver's license.
• Current FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
• 2,500 Total Flight hours.
• 1,000 PIC hours.
• 500 Cross Country hours.
• 500 Multi-Engine hours.
• 100 Night hours.
• 75 Instrument (50 actual) hours.

Responsibilities

• Pilot will work 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 company requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
• Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and record keeping for shifts, load manifests, etc.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift change info to transitioning pilot and team and follows protocols for recording company change board details.
• Pilots are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing ground and air training.

Preferred Education

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.

Working Conditions

• Required to work in outside weather conditions.
• May need to deice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the hangar, prep the plane for flight.

Why Choose GMR?

Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors – keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable – unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

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