AirMed Fixed Wing Pilot - Cessna Citation 550 Bravo
by Global Medical Response
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Date Posted
August 28, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
Pilot
Salary Range
$81.0K - $92.5K
Cost of Living
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Application Deadline
September 27, 2026
Description
If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!
Position
Fixed Wing Pilot - SIC
Location
Birmingham, AL
Airframe
Cessna Citation 550 Bravo
Schedule
14 Days On and 14 Days Off
Annual Salary Range
$80,970.17 - $92,537.34
- Annual scaled salary increases based on merit to a maximum of $112,225.09
- 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
Overview
The Second in Command (SIC) is designated for a flight or series of flights in accordance with the principles and procedures required by FAR Part 135. The SIC is responsible for the safe execution of flight duties assigned. The SIC supports the Pilot in Command (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.
Pilot schedules are a rotating 14 days on followed by 14 days off. While on duty, pilots serve a 12-hour shift (maximum of 14 hours if operating under Part 135) and must meet the program’s specified call-out time to meet the planned launch time of a trip. Assignments consist of either a day duty period or a night duty period and are scheduled the month prior by the Base Lead Pilot. Pilots can expect to serve the same duty period during their assigned 14 days on shift and then rotate to the next duty period during their next 14-day shift assignment. Changes to duty periods within a 14-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, Citation Bravo Certification
- Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, an unrestricted FAA ATP certificate
- Must hold or be able to attain a First-Class Medical Certificate
- Must be able to maintain First Class Privilege
- 1,500 Total flight time
- 250 Airplane Multi-Engine Land Hours
- 250 PIC Airplane Hours
- Must hold valid US Passport
Education
- Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or higher
Responsibilities
- Complies with the duties and responsibilities contained within AirMed International general operating manual
- Ensures the aircraft is ready for mission in coordination with AirMed's global operations center
- Complies with all applicable FARs and OpSpecs
- 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 environment they 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
Working Conditions
- Required to work in outside weather conditions
- Must be able to work night, day, and overnight shifts as assigned
- May need to participate in de-icing the plane, towing the aircraft, maneuvering in and out of the hangar, and all pre-flight preparations prior to flight
- Travel required for training events or maintenance assignments
Physical Demands
- Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, sit, crouch, kneel, or crawl unassisted for extended periods of time
- Must be able to transport themselves to and from work
- May assist with loading patients, lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Position Reports to
- The Base Lead Pilot
- The Chief Pilot
- The Director of Operations
Why Choose AirMed?
As a leading provider of air medical transportation services, AirMed 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.
Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Birmingham, Alabama
What aviation pay actually covers in Birmingham — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).
Rent runs about 28.3% of median income in Birmingham — moderate by the common 30%-of-income guideline.
AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
