Job description
Job Title: Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance Pilot (King Air 200) Location: Durango, CO (DRO) George J. Priester Aviation is a premier aviation services company providing comprehensive aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and flight operations solutions. Operating in a Part 135 and Part 91 environment. Role: Operating the King Air 200 as a single-pilot in air ambulance operations (Flight for Life Colorado). Maintaining readiness at the Durango, CO (DRO) facility for critical-care flights averaging 800 miles throughout the Front Range and surrounding states. Performing pre-flight inspections, supervising patient loading, coordinating with ground crews and medical teams, and upholding FAA regulations and company procedures. Requirements: - Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, with a valid U.S. passport. - Current First Class Medical Certificate and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate. - Minimum 2,500 hours total flight time - Minimum 500 hours multi-engine - Minimum 1,000 hours PIC - Proven impeccable safety record - Must live within one hour of Durango, CO (DRO) or be willing to relocate. - Fluent in spoken and written English. - Ability to work 12-hour shifts (typically 7 days on / 7 days off). - Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. - Single-pilot, mountain terrain experience preferred but not required.
Additional requirements
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, with a valid U.S. passport
- Proven impeccable safety record
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Must live within one hour of Durango, CO (DRO) or be willing to relocate
Compensation and Benefits
$117,500 per year (USD)
- Medical coverage (PPO and High Deductible plans) through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Annual company-funded profit-sharing contribution
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- Sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Company-paid legal services and identity theft protection
- Company-paid pet insurance for dogs or cats
- Employee assistance and support resources
Base Location
United States
Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO / KDRO)