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Guardian Flight, LLC

Fixed Wing Pilot - Instructor

Guardian Flight, LLC, The Colony, Texas, United States, 75056

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Job Summary Guardian Flight is looking to hire an experienced Fixed Wing Pilot Instructor to join our team. The instructor will conduct training for Guardian Flight’s fleet of King Air 200/350 aircraft in classroom, simulator, and in‑flight for both initial and recurrent courses. The instructor will ensure new‑hire pilots receive proper training and are competent to conduct air medical flight operations in accordance with the company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, SOPs, relevant FARs, airplane flight manuals, and company policies. The instructor will also conduct check rides per FAR 135.293, .297 and .299 after gaining experience in Guardian Flight operations.

Position Details

Position:

Fixed Wing Pilot Instructor and Check Airman

Location:

Remote

Airframe:

King Air B200/350

Schedule:

Full Time, 14–16 days per month

Annual Salary Range:

$118,000 – $123,500

Incentives:

5,000 annual stipend (must complete Initial Check Pilot Training)

15,000 Sign‑On Bonus (must complete Training and Check Ride)

40,000 Retention Bonus (6‑month waiting period, 3‑year program)

No training contract

Company paid ATP‑CTP (if not already completed)

$50 daily per diem plus commute and travel expenses paid

Up to 5,000 relocation assistance

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 2,500 flight hours

Single‑pilot IFR experience preferred

Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred

1,000 hours PIC airplane

500 cross‑country hours

500 multi‑engine hours

100 night hours

100 hours in a King Air

100 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (at least 75 hours actual flight)

Commercial, instrument, and multi‑engine land certificates

FAA Second‑Class medical issued within the preceding twelve months

Multi‑engine commercial (ATP preferred)

CFI preferred

Unexpired/valid driver’s license

Instructing background and experience heavily weighted

Familiarity with Garmin avionics required

Preferred Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent desired

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage classroom activities for new‑hire and recurrent pilot training

Plan classroom assignments and manage daily training schedule

Conduct training activities in accordance with the FAA‑Approved Training Manual

Distribute classroom assignments and ensure compliance with required exercises

Instruct on the use of company documentation, aircraft manuals, load manifests, dispatch risk assessments, operations manual, aeronautical charts, etc.

Instruct on loading/distributing cargo, passengers, and patients, ensuring weight and balance computations are within prescribed limits

Instruct on pre‑flight duties, including engine inspection, fluid levels, airframe condition, control surface integrity, avionics database currency, personal equipment, ramp securing, and logbook

Instruct on securing cargo and addressing passenger comfort and emergency equipment requirements

Instruct on determining optimal aircraft operation altitude, considering turbulence, hazardous weather, oxygen requirements, and passenger comfort

Perform duties as simulator instructor for initial and recurrent training courses

Ensure trainee pilots perform pre‑flight inspection, equipment loading, weight and balance, and weather briefing for assigned flight

Obtain briefing information regarding flight purpose, weather, special operating procedures, airport facilities, navigational aids, and specific limitations

Instruct on filing FAA flight plans and providing information to the company Communications Center for flight following

Promote a positive team attitude with flight crew members, medical clinicians, maintenance technicians, and communication specialists

Maintain ongoing knowledge of relevant aviation regulations, aircraft operational/equipment changes, and company policies

Ensure all required flight logs, records, and maintenance forms are properly completed and submitted

Perform maintenance check flights and aircraft repositioning flights between maintenance bases and operational remote bases

Assist in coordinating, distributing, and developing pilot training materials, including PowerPoint presentations, training manuals, curriculum guides, homework exercises, and associated training management forms

Why Choose Guardian Flight? Guardian Flight, a leader in air medical care, is part of Global Medical Response’s family of solutions. Our teams are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care in emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll experience meaningful work that impacts both you and the customers we serve. View our employees’ stories at

www.AttMomentsNotice.com .

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.

Benefits Check our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options—which include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation, and paid time off.

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