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Fixed Wing Pilot

by Global Medical Response

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Date Posted

August 18, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Category

Pilot

Salary Range

$118.0K - $145.1K

Cost of Living

View details for Birmingham

Locations

Birmingham, Alabama

Application Deadline

September 17, 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

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.

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 121 dispatch team.
  • Complies with all domestic and international guidance in accordance with applicable FARs, ICAO annexes and individual AIPs.
  • 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.

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 or 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.

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

Why Choose AirMed?

As a leading provider of air medical transportation services, AirMed is one of Global Medical Response (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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