Fixed Wing Pilot

Rural Metro Fire Department; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

AirMed International in Birmingham, AL seeks a Fixed Wing Pilot - SIC to fly Challenger 605 on a rotating 8 days on/6 off schedule. The successful candidate will support PIC and meet FAR Part 135 requirements, with 12-hour duty shifts and mission call times.

The role requires CL-605 PIC Type Rating and FAA ATP, plus 1,500 total flight hours and 250 PIC hours. Competitive base salary with merit increases, sign-on and retention bonuses, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA ATP certificate and CL-605 PIC Type Rating.
• Total time and PIC time requirements as specified in minimum qualifications.
• Willingness to reside or relocate to Birmingham, AL.
• Must hold valid US passport and be eligible for the required visa.

Responsibilities

• Complies with the duties in AirMed's general operating manual.
• Coordinates with dispatch to ensure aircraft readiness for missions.
• Adheres to FARs, ICAO annexes and relevant AIPs during operations.
• Maintains professional conduct and participates in required training and check-flights.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

1500 Total Time Airplane Hours

250 Multi-Engine Airplane Hours

250 PIC Airplane Hours

FAA ATP certificate

CL-605 PIC Type Rating

Willing to relocate to Birmingham

US Passport

Chinese C visa eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Fixed Wing Pilot - SIC

Location: Birmingham, AL

Aircraft: Challenger 605

Schedule: 8 Days On and 6 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $117,984.48 - $145,051.53

• Annual scaled salary increases based on merit to a maximum of $185,956.20.
• 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 5,000 in Relocation Assistance.

The Second in Command is so designated as the SIC for a flight or series of flights in accordance to the principals and procedures as required by FAR Part 135. The SIC is responsible for the safe execution of flight duties to which he or she is assigned. The SIC will support the PIC in their final authority in the operation of the aircraft and exercises Operational Control on the Tier 2 level as described in Chapter 5 of the General Operations Manual. The SIC must meet minimum qualifications as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135.245.

The fixed wing pilot schedules are a rotating 8 days on followed by 6 days off duty assignment. While on duty, pilots serve a 12-hour shift (or up to the maximum allowed under Part 135 if on mission) from home and must be able to meet that program’s specified call-out time in order to meet the planned launch time of a trip. Pilot shift assignments consist of either a day duty period or a night duty period and are scheduled the month prior by the Base Lead Pilot to provide pilots sufficient opportunity to prepare their rest cycle. Pilots can expect to serve the same duty period during their assigned 8 days on shift and then rotate to the next duty period during their next 8-day shift assignment. Changes to duty periods within a 8-day shift assignment are discouraged but can occur depending on local needs at the Base.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Birmingham, AL.
• Must hold, or be able to attain, CL-605 PIC Type Rating.
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, an FAA ATP certificate.
• Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred.
• 1500 Total Time Airplane Hours.
• 250 hours Multi-Engine Airplane Hours.
• 250 PIC Airplane hours.
• Must hold of be able to attain a First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Must be able to maintain First Class Privileges.
• Must hold valid US Passport.
• Must be eligible to hold Chinese "C" class visa.

Responsibilities

• Complies with the duties and responsibilitiescontained within AirMed International generaloperating manual.
• Ensures the aircraft is ready for mission in coordination with AirMed's121 dispatch team.
• Complies with all domestic and international guidancein accordance with applicableFARs, ICAO annexes and individualAIPs.
• Ensures that all pertinent information about flight operations will be disseminated through the operational control structure.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner to include being sensitive to the environmentthey are in at all times.
• Attends meetings when required, and may be required to attend training and check-flights outside of normal duty shift rotations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Operations or Chief Pilot.

Education

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

Working Conditions

• Required to work in outside weather conditions.
• Must be able to work night, day, and overnight shifts as assigned.
• International Travel is Required.
• May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the hangar, prep the plane for flight.

Position Reports To

• The Base Lead Pilot
• The Chief Pilot
• The Director of Operations

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