Global Medical Response (GMR) proudly participates in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, offering active-duty U.S. Military Service Members an opportunity to gain valuable civilian experience within the medical response industry through structured training, internships, and on-the-job experience.
GMR hosts active-duty military personnel for skilled employment training during the final six months of their service obligation, with SkillBridge programs typically lasting 90 days. Participants retain their military pay and benefits and are not compensated by GMR during the program. SkillBridge start dates are coordinated with company onboarding schedules and Service Member availability.
SkillBridge Program Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a current Active-Duty Service Member.
- Must meet all DoD SkillBridge qualifications.
- Must be available for 90 days of participation.
- Must obtain signed approval from a unit commander (O4 or above) and agree that participation in the SkillBridge program can be terminated at any time by the Service if mission requirements dictate.
SkillBridge Program Details:
- Participants will typically follow a 7/7 schedule at most locations.
- 24-hour base housing is provided at most locations.
Post SkillBridge Program Employment:
Successful completion of a SkillBridge program does not guarantee employment with GMR. However, newly hired GMR/Guardian Flight Pilots may expect the following:
- A starting base salary ranging from $91,167.60 to $100,284.36, or higher, depending on experience and aircraft type.
- Geographic modifier ranging from 0% to 70% based on assigned base location.
- A $15,000 sign-on bonus and a $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years of service, applicable at all locations.
Job Summary:
This role ensures all operations involving company aircraft adhere to Federal Aviation Regulations, the Guardian Flight EMS Operations Manual, and all applicable state and municipal regulations. The pilot will operate aircraft safely and efficiently, emphasizing compliance with the Fixed Wing Flight Manual. The pilot is responsible for monitoring weather forecasts, conducting thorough preflight checks, and reporting to their shift rested and prepared.
Specific Qualifications:
PC-12 Line Pilot:
- 2,500 total flight hours
- 2,000 fixed-wing hours
- 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours
- 500 cross-country hours
- 100 night hours
- 75 instrument hours (with at least 50 actual)
- Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C-ASEL) certification
- Willingness to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating within 5 years of employment.
- Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
- Valid and unexpired driver's license
- High School diploma or equivalent.
King Air C90/B200 Line Pilot:
- 2,500 total flight hours
- 2,000 fixed-wing hours
- 1,000 PIC hours
- 500 cross-country hours
- 500 multi-engine hours
- 100 night hours
- 75 instrument hours (with at least 50 actual)
- Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land (C-AMEL) certification
- Willingness to obtain an ATP rating within 5 years of employment.
- Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
- Valid and unexpired driver's license
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Lear 45 Pilot-in-Command (PIC):
- 4,000 fixed-wing hours
- 1,000 turbine hours
- 500 crew environment hours
- EMS flight experience preferred.
- ATP Multi-Engine (ATP-ME) certification
- Willingness to obtain an ATP rating within 5 years of employment.
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate (valid within 6 months)
- Valid and unexpired driver's license
- High School diploma or equivalent.