Wing Pilot

Overview

Position: Fixed Wing Pilot - SIC

Location: Birmingham, AL

Airframe: Cessna Citation 550 Bravo

Schedule: 14 Days On and 14 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $79,382.52 - $90,772.88

Contract: 12-18 Month Training Contract Required Depending on Certifications

Incentives Include:

• Annual scaled salary increases based on merit to a maximum of
• 15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Must Complete Training and Check Ride)
• 40,000 Retention Bonus (6 Month Waiting period and a 3 Year Program)
• Up to 5,000 in Relocation Assistance

The Second in Command is designated as the SIC 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 to which they are assigned. The SIC will support the 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 duty assignment. While on duty, pilots serve a 12-hour shift (maximum of 14 hours if operating under Part 135) at home and must be able to meet the program’s call-out time to meet the planned launch time of a trip. Shifts may be day or night and are scheduled the month prior by the Base Lead Pilot.

Pilots are expected to maintain the same duty period during their 14 days on, then rotate to the next duty period on the next 14-day shift. Changes to duty periods within a 14-day shift 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, CE550 type rating
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Complies with the duties and responsibilities contained within Air Med International general operating manual.
• Ensures the aircraft is ready for mission in coordination with Air Med's global operations center.
• Complies with all applicable FARs and OpSpecs.
• Ensures that all pertinent information about flight operations is disseminated through the operational control structure.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner and is sensitive to the environment 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 the 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 participate in de-icing, towing, hangar maneuvering, and all pre-flight preparations prior to flight.
• Travel required for training events or maintenance assignment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in another field, or a high school diploma/GED, will also be considered.

Position

Reports to:

• The Base Lead Pilot
• The Chief Pilot
• The Director of Operations

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