Fixed Wing Pilot - Located in Hancock, MI

Guardian Flight, LLC; 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 paid

Job summary

Guardian Flight in Hancock, MI is seeking a Fixed Wing Pilot to provide medical air transport using a Pilatus PC12. The role operates on a 14 days on/14 days off schedule, with day or night trips and a focus on safety and service.

The position requires substantial flight experience (2,000 fixed-wing hours, 1,000 PIC, 500 cross-country) and the ability to obtain ATP within five years. Includes significant bonuses, relocation help, and company-paid housing as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Total flight hours must meet regulatory minimums.
• 2,000 fixed wing hours, 1,000 PIC hours, and 500 cross country hours required.
• 100 night hours and 75 instrument hours (50 actual) preferred.
• Must hold Commercial ASEL and obtain ATP within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with medical teams to and from facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with FARs and company procedures.
• Maintain flight and regulatory documentation for shifts and manifests.
• Coordinate with air/ground dispatch, crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift-change information and update change boards.

Skills

Total flight hours

2,000 fixed wing hours

1,000 PIC hours

500 cross country hours

100 night hours

75 instrument hours

Single-engine IFR experience

Commercial airplane rating (C-ASEL)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!

Job Description

Located in Hancock, MI

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

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

MinimumRequired 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's (GMR) 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.

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.

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