SkillBridge Fixed-Wing Pilot - Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Guardian Flight, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 91,167 - 100,284; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

$40,000 retention bonus after 3 years

24-hour base housing

Job summary

Guardian Flight, LLC is offering a SkillBridge Fixed-Wing PIC Pilot Military Fellowship in Salt Lake City, UT. The program allows active-duty service members to gain civilian experience in the medical response sector. Participants will receive valuable training with the potential for future employment with Guardian Flight.

Qualified candidates must meet minimum flight hours and hold necessary FAA certifications. Benefits include base salary and bonuses, but participants retain military pay during training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2500 total flight hours and 2000 fixed-wing hours.
• Must have 1000 PIC hours and 500 cross-country hours.
• ATP or ability to obtain within 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely and efficiently while ensuring compliance.
• Monitor weather conditions and forecasts.
• Conduct preflight inspections and maintain logs.

Skills

PIC hours

Flight safety

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or better

Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C-ASEL)

Tools

FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate

Valid driver’s license

Job description

SkillBridge Fixed‑Wing PIC Pilot Military Fellowship (Multiple Locations)

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

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Program Overview

Global Medical Response (GMR) offers U.S. military service members the opportunity to gain civilian work experience in the medical response industry through the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. During the final six months of active‑duty service, participants receive skilled employment training. The program lasts up to 180 days; participants retain their military pay and benefits and receive no compensation from GMR.

Eligibility

• Current active‑duty U.S. service member
• Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications
• Available for up to 180 days
• Unit commander approval (04 or above) with the right to terminate participation if mission requirements dictate

Schedule During SkillBridge

• 7/7 schedule at most locations
• 24‑hour base housing provided at most locations

Potential Post‑Program Employment

While completion of the SkillBridge program does not guarantee employment, newly hired GMR/Guardian Flight pilots may expect the following benefits (subject to experience and aircraft):

• Base salary ranging from $91,167.60 to $100,284.36, or higher
• 0%–70% geographic modifier depending on assignment
• $15,000 sign‑on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years at all locations

Job Summary

Ensures all operations involving company aircraft comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, Guardian Flight EMS Operations Manual, and all state and municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the aircraft safely and efficiently, with emphasis on compliance with the Fixed Wing Flight Manual
• Monitor weather forecasts and current conditions
• Conduct preflight inspections prior to shift start or transport acceptance; document discrepancies in the engineering log and notify maintenance of corrective actions
• Report as rested and prepared for duty, maintaining awareness of weather and forecast changes throughout the shift

Qualifications: PC‑12

Experience (Line Pilot)

• 2,500 total flight hours
• 2,000 fixed‑wing hours
• 1,000 PIC hours
• 500 cross‑country hours
• 100 night hours
• 75 instrument hours (with at least 50 actual)

Education and Credentials

• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C‑ASEL) required
• Willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license
• High school diploma or better

Qualifications: KING AIR C90/B200

Experience (Line Pilot)

• 2,500 total flight hours
• 2,000 fixed‑wing hours
• 1,000 PIC hours
• 500 cross‑country hours
• 500 multi‑engine hours
• 100 night hours
• 75 instrument hours (with at least 50 actual)

Education and Credentials

• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C‑AMEL) required
• Willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license
• High school diploma or better

Qualifications: LEAR 45

Experience (PIC)

• 4,000 fixed‑wing hours
• 1,000 turbine hours
• 500 crew environment hours
• EMS flight experience preferred

Education and Credentials

• ATP‑ME required
• Willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment
• FAA First Class Medical (6 months)
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license
• High school diploma or better

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Pilots.