Fixed Wing Pilot

Rural Metro Fire Department; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Relocation assistance

Crew housing

ATP reimbursement

Job summary

Guardian Flight in Houghton, MI is seeking a Fixed Wing Pilot to operate the Pilatus PC-12 for medical air transport on a 14 days on/14 days off schedule, with day or night trips. Requirements include Commercial ASEL, single-pilot IFR experience, and qualifying flight hours; willingness to obtain ATP within 5 years, valid medical, and the ability to meet rigorous safety standards.

The role offers competitive salary and extensive signing/retention incentives.

Qualifications

• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C-ASEL) required.
• Ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience.
• Medevac and/or cargo experience preferred.
• Must provide logbooks with flight dates, hours, and cumulative total.
• Willing to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• 2,500 Total Flight hours.
• 2,000 Fixed Wing hours.
• 1,000 PIC hours.
• 500 Cross Country hours.
• 100 Night hours.
• 75 Instrument (50 actual) hours.

Responsibilities

• Pilot will work with a team of medical experts to transport customers safely.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate with air/ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift change info to transitioning pilot and record changes.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.
• Be on-time, reliable, professional and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

C-ASEL

Single-pilot IFR

Medevac experience

Logbooks and hours

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Position: Fixed Wing Pilot

Location: Houghton, MI

Airframe: Pilatus PC12

Schedule: 14 Days On 14 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $94,850.77 - $104,335.85

• 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).
• No Training Contract.
• Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance.
• Company Paid Crew Housing.
• Company Paid ATP (If not already completed).

We’re hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our PC12 aircraft. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Pilotwill 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.
• Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional and meet our elevated standards in safety and service.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred 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.
• 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.

Why Choose Guardian Flight?

As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. 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.

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