Fixed Wing Pilot in Command

Job type
Full Time
Category
Air Medical
Position
Captain
Certificates
FAA CPL
Pay
USD 46–73 per hour
Posted
October 5, 2026

Position Summary

The Fixed Wing Pilot in Command provides air-medical transportation while maintaining responsibility for safe aircraft operation, mission planning, and regulatory compliance. The position coordinates closely with medical personnel, dispatch, and ground teams while maintaining readiness for emergency medical missions.

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • 40 hours per week
  • Emergency callout readiness required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Pilot in Command during assigned air-medical missions
  • Operate aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures
  • Conduct pre-flight planning for assigned missions
  • Review weather conditions and operational considerations
  • Calculate aircraft weight and balance
  • Determine appropriate fuel requirements
  • Coordinate flight operations with medical staff, dispatch, and ground crews
  • Maintain aircraft and mission readiness
  • Respond to emergency callouts
  • Maintain required flight and operational records
  • Maintain required pilot qualifications and regulatory compliance

Requirements

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
  • Second Class Medical or higher
  • Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time in helicopter or CAMTS equivalency
  • Minimum 100 hours Cross-Country, including 25 hours Night
  • Minimum 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument
  • Minimum 100 hours Unaided Night
  • Ability to successfully complete FAR 135.293 check ride within 60 days

Preferred Qualifications

  • Air ambulance experience
  • Night Vision Goggle experience
  • 300 hours Night
  • 1,000 hours Turbine

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

Application Deadline

October 24, 2026