Fixed Wing Pilot

Job type
Full Time
Category
Air Medical
Position
Captain
Certificates
FAA CPL
Posted
October 8, 2026

Position Summary

The Fixed Wing Pilot supports hospital-based air medical transportation under Part 135 operations. The position involves operating aircraft safely during critical care missions, including IFR, night, and winter operations, while coordinating with medical crews and aviation personnel.

Schedule

  • Full-time, 36 hours per week.
  • Three 12-hour shifts with rotating schedules.
  • Every other weekend.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct fixed-wing air medical flights.
  • Maintain aircraft safety and required FAA documentation.
  • Coordinate with medical crews, dispatchers, and maintenance personnel.
  • Participate in safety management and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain proficiency through recurrent training and flight simulator evaluations.

Requirements

  • Commercial Pilot (CPL).
  • FAA Flight Physical upon hire.
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate required within 2 years of employment.
  • Experience with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and night operations.
  • Compliance with applicable workplace safety and health requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 3,500 total flight hours.
  • Minimum 2,000 multiengine PIC hours.
  • Minimum 1,500 turbine-powered aircraft PIC hours.
  • Previous Emergency Medical Services (EMS) flight experience.
  • FAA Part 135 experience.
  • Winter operations experience.

Benefits

  • Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
  • Additional employer-provided pilot life insurance.
  • Company-provided flight suit, coat, and helmet.
  • Private pilot quarters and base amenities, including a fitness room and kitchen.
  • Initial and recurrent simulator training twice annually without a training contract.
  • Employee discounts and optional insurance programs.

Compensation

  • Not Specified.