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Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Pomona, MO · On-site

Once the minimums are met, the Maintenance/Ferry Pilot transitions to a line position. Assists ... Ensures that all aircraft have met the highest standards regarding Federal Aviation Regulations ...

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Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Granbury, TX · On-site

Once the minimums are met, the Maintenance/Ferry Pilot transitions to a line position. Assists ... Ensures that all aircraft have met the highest standards regarding Federal Aviation Regulations ...

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Maintenance Ferry Pilot

O Fallon, MO · On-site

Once the minimums are met, the Maintenance/Ferry Pilot transitions to a line position. Assists ... Ensures that all aircraft have met the highest standards regarding Federal Aviation Regulations ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

O Fallon, MO · On-site

Once the minimums are met, the Maintenance/Ferry Pilot transitions to a line position. Assists ... Ensures that all aircraft have met the highest standards regarding Federal Aviation Regulations ...

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How much do aircraft ferry pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for aircraft ferry pilot in the United States is $87,144.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an aircraft ferry pilot do?

An Aircraft Ferry Pilot is responsible for relocating aircraft from one location to another, often delivering newly purchased, leased, or repaired planes to clients, dealerships, or maintenance facilities. They may fly domestically or internationally and must be skilled at handling different aircraft types, sometimes with minimal familiarization. Ferry pilots ensure safe transport while navigating various weather conditions, regulations, and logistical challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the aircraft ferry pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Aircraft Ferry Pilot, you need exceptional flight proficiency, deep aeronautical knowledge, and typically hold a commercial pilot license with relevant ratings and extensive cross-country or international experience. Familiarity with a variety of aircraft types, aviation regulations, navigation systems, and electronic flight planning tools is routinely required. Strong decision-making abilities, adaptability, and effective communication skills help pilots excel when dealing with changing weather, complex logistics, and coordination with multiple parties. These capabilities are crucial for safely and efficiently delivering aircraft over long distances, often in unfamiliar or challenging conditions.

What are some common challenges aircraft ferry pilots face during their assignments?

Aircraft Ferry Pilots often encounter challenges such as navigating unfamiliar routes, adapting to different avionics or aircraft systems, and dealing with varying international aviation regulations. Weather changes, limited support at remote airports, and coordinating logistics for customs and fueling can add complexity to the job. Ferry pilots must stay flexible and resourceful, as flight plans can change due to unforeseen circumstances. However, these challenges also make the role dynamic and rewarding for pilots who enjoy problem-solving and working independently while collaborating with clients, operators, and support teams.

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Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Air Evac Lifeteam

Pomona, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 hours ago

Job description

Job Description

We invite you to join a team of highly skilled pilots!

Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost, and we will be there when you need us.

PILOT INCENTIVES

          Salary range $70, 358 - $77, 393

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations
  • 7/7 schedule
  • 24-hour base housing, provided at all locations

JOB SUMMARY

This is a time-building position for pilots that do not yet meet the Air Evac Line Pilot minimums and CAMTS requirements. Once the minimums are met, the Maintenance/Ferry Pilot transitions to a line position.

Assists maintenance personnel at a Regional Maintenance Offices (RMO) to conduct pre-flights, run-ups, operational check flights (OCFs), and fly aircraft as necessary (14CFR91 flights only; 14CFR135 flights are strictly prohibited).

Ensures that all aircraft have met the highest standards regarding Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and compliance prior to being released to the field. Ferries aircraft between RMOs and bases, and other locations, and strives to minimize base out-of-service time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

  • Conducts pre-flights and reports any findings to the respective maintenance personnel.
  • Conducts run-ups and reports any findings to the respective maintenance personnel.
  • Conducts Operational Check Flights (OCFs) and reports any findings to the respective maintenance personnel.
  • Maintains engineering reports as required.
  • Works with maintenance personnel to resolve all mechanical issues and concerns.
  • Ferries aircraft between the RMO and field locations, as well as other locations when required.
  • Ferries all other aircraft as required.
  • All flights will comply with 14CFR91, the GOM, and Policies & Procedures.
  • 14CFR135 flights are strictly prohibited.

QUALIFICATIONS

Credentials/Certificates: 

  • FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial certificate
  • FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument rating
  • Current Second Class medical certificate
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

  • 1500 hours total flight time
  • 1200 hours helicopter time
  • 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command time
  • 250 hours turbine time
  • 50 hours night unaided and/or NVG

Other:

  • 230-pound weight limitGlobal 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.
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. Pilots

More Information about this Job

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HAS, EAP, vacation and paid time off.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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