SkillBridge Rotor Pilot Military Fellowship
MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY U.S. MILITARY TO QUALIFY
Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering U.S. Military Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training, internships and on-the-job (OJT) experience.
Under the SkillBridge program, GMR hosts active-duty U.S. Military members for skilled employment training during the final six months of their active-duty obligated service. The SkillBridge Program with GMR will run for 90-days. During the SkillBridge program, a military service member will retain their military pay and benefits and will not be compensated by GMR.
SkillBridge program start dates are timed in accordance with company indoc schedules and Service Member availability.
SkillBridge Program Minimum Required Qualifications (general):
Current Active-Duty Service Member
Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications
Available to participate for 90-days.
Obtain signed approval from your unit commander (04 or above) and agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the Service if mission requirements dictate.
During SkillBridge Program
- 7/7 or 14/14 schedule, depending on location
- 24-hour base housing provided at select locations
Post Completion of SkillBridge Program
Although successful completion of a Skillbridge program is a not a guarantee of future employment with any GMR company, a newly hired GMR/Med-Trans Pilot can expect the following:
- Starting base salary $85,312 to $93,844, depending on experience
- 0% to 43% geographic modifier for assigned base, depending on location
- $15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
- Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
- Maintain accurate MTC and regulatory documentation and record keeping
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
- Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Med-Trans change board details
- Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training
MED-TRANS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
- Helicopter Instrument Rating
- Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
- 2000 Total Flight Hours (No conversion factor applied)
- 1500 Helicopter Hours
- 1000 Helicopter PIC Hours
- 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
- 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
- 200 Instrument Hours (Actual/Hood/SIM) 50 Hours Actual WX in Aircraft (IFR positions)
- Previous HAA experience or equivalent is preferred
Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.
Please Note: This SkillBridge Military opportunity is available for Transitioning Service Members ONLY! Although this is NOT a Direct Hire Position, participants who successfully complete their SkillBridge program may be eligible for immediate consideration for current open positions.
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. Pilots
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