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Global Medical Response

Fixed Wing Pilot

Kingsford, MI · On-site

$94K - $104K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Global Medical Response

Fixed Wing Pilot

Edgewood, NM

$106K - $117K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Ability to provide logbooks listing ... Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Valid and unexpired driver's license.

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Lupton, AZ

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Ganado, AZ

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Fort Defiance, AZ

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Gallup, NM

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Honolulu, HI

$128K - $140K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Valid and unexpired drivers license. * Current FAA First- or Second-class medical ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Church Rock, NM

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

REACH Medical Holdings

Fixed Wing Pilot

Redding, CA · On-site

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Newcomb, NM

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Sanders, AZ

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Geisinger Health

Helicopter Line Pilot

Avoca, PA · On-site

$86K - $107K/yr

... base salary when the Single Pilot IFR credential is attained Annual ATP stipend Relocation ... Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard. * Files, activates and closes ...

Global Medical Response

Fixed Wing Pilot

Wichita, KS · On-site

$94K - $104K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Ability to provide logbooks listing ... Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Valid and unexpired driver's license.

Global Medical Response

Fixed Wing Pilot

Peralta, NM

$106K - $117K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Ability to provide logbooks listing ... Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Valid and unexpired driver's license.

Global Medical Response

Fixed Wing Pilot

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$106K - $117K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Ability to provide logbooks listing ... Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Valid and unexpired driver's license.

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Sheep Springs, NM

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Jackson, MS · On-site

$94K - $104K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

Guardian Flight

Fixed Wing Pilot

Crownpoint, NM · On-site

$113K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience. * Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred. * Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along ...

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How much do single pilot cargo jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for single pilot cargo in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Single Pilot Cargo job?

A Single Pilot Cargo job involves flying freight without a co-pilot, typically in small to mid-sized aircraft. Pilots in this role handle all aspects of the flight, including navigation, communication, and aircraft operation. These jobs are common in regional cargo operations, delivering time-sensitive shipments to remote or underserved locations. The role requires strong decision-making skills, as pilots often fly in varying weather conditions and operate independently. Many pilots use these positions to gain experience before moving to larger airlines or corporate aviation.

What are some common challenges faced by Single Pilot Cargo pilots, and how is support provided?

Single Pilot Cargo pilots often operate independently on tight schedules, facing challenges such as adverse weather, night flying, and remote destinations. While you are the sole pilot during flights, most companies provide robust support through dispatch, maintenance teams, and real-time communication with operations for flight planning or in-flight decisions. You'll be responsible for pre-flight checks, loading oversight, and regulatory documentation, so strong organizational skills are crucial. Building experience in this role sharpens your autonomy and broadens your piloting proficiency, often serving as an excellent stepping stone to more advanced aviation careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Single Pilot Cargo position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Single Pilot Cargo pilot, you need a commercial pilot license with instrument and multi-engine ratings, solid flight experience, and strong decision-making skills. Familiarity with aviation navigation systems, flight management software, and relevant regulatory compliance (such as FAR Part 135) is essential. Exceptional situational awareness, self-reliance, and effective communication with ground and operations personnel are critical soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and timely cargo transport, often in dynamic and isolated flying conditions.

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Fixed Wing Pilot

Fixed Wing Pilot

Global Medical Response

Kingsford, MI • On-site

$94K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Global Medical Response rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!

 

Position: Fixed Wing Pilot

Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Airframe: Pilatus PC12

Schedule: 14 Days On 14 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $94,850.77 - $104,335.85

  • 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).
  • No Training Contract.
  • Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance.
  • Company Paid Crew Housing.
  • Company Paid ATP-CTP (If not already completed).

We’re hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our PC12 aircraft. Scheduled shifts run 14/14 and service day or night trips. Safety is a key pillar of our services; therefore, all of our pilots work on a quality, professional team that are committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Pilot will work 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 company requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties. 
  • Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and record keeping for shifts, load manifests, etc.  
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. 
  • Provide shift change info to transitioning pilot and team, and follows protocols for recording company change board details. 
  • Pilots are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing ground and air training. 
  • Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional and meet our elevated standards in safety and service.  

MinimumRequired Qualifications: 

  • Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (C-ASEL) Required.
  • The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience.
  • Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred.  
  • Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along with a cumulative total that substantiates the time reported on the resume.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment. 
  • Valid and unexpired driver's license. 
  • Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate. 
  • 2,500 Total Flight hours. 
  • 2,000 Fixed Wing hours. 
  • 1,000 PIC hours.
  • 500 Cross Country hours. 
  • 100 Night hours. 
  • 75 Instrument (50 actual) hours.

Preferred Education:

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

Working Conditions: 

  • Required to work in outside weather conditions. 
  • Must be able to work night, day, and overnight shifts as assigned.
  • May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the hangar, prep the plane for flight. 

Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight 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.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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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

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