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Home Based Pilot Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Fixed Wing Pilot

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$119K - $136K/yr

Annual scaled salary increases based on merit to a maximum of 166,703.29. * 15,000 Sign-On Bonus ... home and must meet the program's required report call-out time in accordance with the initial ...

Fixed Wing Pilot

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$119K - $136K/yr

Annual scaled salary increases based on merit to a maximum of 166,703.29. * 15,000 Sign-On Bonus ... home and must meet the program's required report call-out time in accordance with the initial ...

GREAT HOME TIME OPTIONS - Home as often as weekly * STRONG START TO HIT THE ROAD - Sign on bonus ... Based in Russellville, AR with a full-service maintenance terminal in North Little Rock, Transco ...

CDL A Truck Driver

Selma, AL · On-site

$90K/yr

GREAT HOME TIME OPTIONS - Home as often as weekly * STRONG START TO HIT THE ROAD - Sign on bonus ... Based in Russellville, AR with a full-service maintenance terminal in North Little Rock, Transco ...

CDL A Truck Driver

Guin, AL · On-site

$90K/yr

GREAT HOME TIME OPTIONS - Home as often as weekly * STRONG START TO HIT THE ROAD - Sign on bonus ... Based in Russellville, AR with a full-service maintenance terminal in North Little Rock, Transco ...

GREAT HOME TIME OPTIONS - Home as often as weekly * STRONG START TO HIT THE ROAD - Sign on bonus ... Based in Russellville, AR with a full-service maintenance terminal in North Little Rock, Transco ...

GREAT HOME TIME OPTIONS - Home as often as weekly * STRONG START TO HIT THE ROAD - Sign on bonus ... Based in Russellville, AR with a full-service maintenance terminal in North Little Rock, Transco ...

GREAT HOME TIME OPTIONS - Home as often as weekly * STRONG START TO HIT THE ROAD - Sign on bonus ... Based in Russellville, AR with a full-service maintenance terminal in North Little Rock, Transco ...

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How much do home based pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based pilot in Alabama is $118,661.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,600.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home based pilot?

A Home Based Pilot is a professional pilot who is not assigned to a specific airline base but operates from their home location. They typically commute to different airports where their flights originate, reducing the need to live near a major hub. This setup offers flexibility but may require frequent travel to assigned flight locations. Airlines may provide travel benefits to help pilots reach their departure points.

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

To thrive as a Home Based Pilot, you need a valid commercial pilot’s license, strong flight planning abilities, and extensive experience with the assigned aircraft type. Familiarity with industry-standard flight management systems, remote communication tools, and up-to-date regulatory certifications is essential. Excellent self-management, communication skills, and reliability are crucial for operating independently and collaborating remotely with operations teams. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations while working from a non-traditional or remote base.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a home based pilot?

As a Home Based Pilot, your daily tasks often include pre-flight planning from your home office, conducting safety checks, coordinating with dispatch and operations teams remotely, and traveling to the aircraft’s location for scheduled flights. You may regularly communicate with maintenance staff, manage required paperwork, and ensure compliance with aviation regulations. While you have increased autonomy, you’re still an integral part of a broader team, using digital tools to stay connected. Flexibility and strong organization skills are key as your flight assignments and routes may vary based on company needs.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Pilot job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,661 per year, or $57 per hour.

$119K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


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Job description

Position: Fixed Wing Pilot 

Location: Birmingham, AL

Airframe: Cessna Citation 550 Bravo

Schedule: 14 Days On 14 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $119,073.78 - $136,084.32

  • Annual scaled salary increases based on merit to a maximum of 166,703.29.
  • 15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Must Complete Training and Check Ride). 
  • 40,000 Retention Bonus (There is a 6 Month Waiting period and This is a 3 Year Program).
  • Up to 5,000 in Relocation Assistance.

The Pilot in Command is designated as the PIC for a flight or series of flights in accordance to the principles and procedures as required by FAR Part 135. The PIC is responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which he or she is assigned. The PIC is the 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 PIC supervises the functions of any other assigned crew member during flight as required. The PIC must meet minimum qualifications as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135.243(b).

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) from home and must meet the program’s required report call-out time in accordance with the initial notification of a trip. Pilot shift assignments consist of either a day duty period or a night duty period and are scheduled the month prior by the Base Lead Pilot to provide pilots sufficient opportunity to prepare their rest cycle. Pilots can expect to serve the same duty period during their assigned shift assignment. Changes to duty periods within a pilot’s shift assignment 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 have or be able to attain a CE-550B PIC type rating.
  • Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. 
  • Hold, or be eligible to hold, an unrestricted FAA ATP Certificate.
  • 3000 Airplane Total Time Hours.
  • 500 Airplane Multi-Engine Land Hours.
  • 1500 PIC Airplane Hours.
  • Must hold or be able to attain a First-Class Medical Certificate.
  • Must be able to maintain First Class Privileges.
  • Must hold valid US Passport.

Education:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or higher. 

Responsibilities:

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

 

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, sit, crouch, kneel, or crawl unassisted for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to transport themselves to and from work
  • May assist with loading patients, lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

 

Position Reports to:

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

Why Choose AirMed? As a leading provider of air medical transportation services, AirMed is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. 

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 


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.

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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.

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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. With more than 38,000 employees, 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 health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018