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Global Medical Response

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

O Fallon, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Global Medical Response

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Pomona, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Global Medical Response

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Granbury, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

Pomona, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

Granbury, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Global Medical Response

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Granbury, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Global Medical Response

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

O Fallon, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Global Medical Response

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Pomona, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 on call aircraft ferry pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call 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 is the difference between On Call Aircraft Ferry Pilot vs Aircraft Charter Pilot?

AspectOn Call Aircraft Ferry PilotAircraft Charter Pilot
CredentialsCommercial Pilot Certificate, type ratings for specific aircraftCommercial Pilot Certificate, type ratings, often additional endorsements
Work EnvironmentFerrying aircraft between locations, often on short noticeTransporting passengers or cargo on scheduled or on-demand flights
Employer & Industry UsageAircraft owners, brokers, or companies needing aircraft relocationCharter companies, private clients, or tour operators

Both roles require a commercial pilot license and aircraft-specific ratings. An On Call Aircraft Ferry Pilot primarily relocates aircraft between locations, often on short notice, while an Aircraft Charter Pilot transports passengers or cargo on scheduled or on-demand flights. The main difference lies in their operational focus and typical work environment.

What is an on call aircraft ferry pilot?

On Call Aircraft Ferry Pilots are professional pilots who are available on a flexible or as-needed basis to transport aircraft from one location to another. Their primary responsibility is to fly planes that need to be relocated, delivered to new owners, or moved for maintenance and operational requirements. These pilots must be skilled in flying a variety of aircraft types and are often required to adapt quickly to different flight conditions and schedules. They play a crucial role in supporting aircraft sales, leasing, and maintenance operations across the aviation industry.

What challenges do on call aircraft ferry pilots face during cross-country assignments?

On Call Aircraft Ferry Pilots often encounter unpredictable weather changes, varying airspace regulations, and unfamiliar airports during cross-country assignments. Adapting quickly to shifting schedules and last-minute route adjustments is essential, as clients may require urgent repositioning of aircraft. Effective communication with dispatchers, maintenance crews, and air traffic control is crucial to ensure safe and efficient deliveries. Building strong situational awareness and flexibility helps pilots manage these challenges and maintain a high standard of safety.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an on call aircraft ferry pilot?

To thrive as an On Call Aircraft Ferry Pilot, you need a commercial or airline transport pilot license, substantial flight hours, and experience with a variety of aircraft types. Familiarity with flight planning software, GPS navigation systems, and international flight regulations is typically required. Strong decision-making, adaptability, and clear communication skills set top pilots apart, especially when handling unexpected changes or challenging weather. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring flight safety, regulatory compliance, and the timely delivery of aircraft under diverse and sometimes unpredictable conditions.
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Infographic showing various On Call Aircraft Ferry Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,144 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Maintenance Ferry Pilot

Global Medical Response

O Fallon, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Global Medical Response rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

494th of 887 rated healthcare providers

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
  • 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided

Other:

  • 230-pound weight limit
    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.

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

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.

EvergreenQualifications:

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

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Global Medical Response

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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

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