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Global Medical Response (GMR): pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Air medical and ground EMS (parent of Air Evac Lifeteam, Med-Trans and REACH) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not published |
| Bases | 150 open helicopter pilot postings across 28 states on Oct 26, 2026, led by TX (21), CA (16), OK (15), TN (14), KY (11) |
| Aircraft | Postings list B407, B206 and EC135/H135 experience as preferred, among others |
| Published pilot minimums | Commercial rotorcraft; helicopter instrument rating; Class II medical; 2,000 TT; 1,500 helicopter; 1,000 helicopter PIC; 500 turbine helicopter; 100 night unaided (or 50 unaided + 100 aided) |
| Published pay | 145 of 150 postings publish base: $88,759–$97,635 up to $157,322–$173,069; median $106,511–$117,162. Many include a geo modifier |
| Hiring status | Yes: 150 helicopter pilot postings (Oct 26, 2026) |
| Texas presence | 21 helicopter pilot postings in Texas, more than any other state, including Med-Trans float pilot roles in Denton (DFW) at $102,072–$112,280. All Texas listings |
| Careers | careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs?keywords=helicopter%20pilot |
113 postings list a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years. Most list a 7/7 schedule. GMR also posts fixed-wing pilot jobs.
Source / last checked: careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs?keywords=helicopter%20pilot, careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs/60733, careers.gmr.net/gmr/jobs/60741 · checked Oct 26, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Global Medical Response (GMR)'s pilot minimums?
Commercial rotorcraft; helicopter instrument rating; Class II medical; 2,000 TT; 1,500 helicopter; 1,000 helicopter PIC; 500 turbine helicopter; 100 night unaided (or 50 unaided + 100 aided)
How much does Global Medical Response (GMR) pay pilots?
145 of 150 postings publish base: $88,759–$97,635 up to $157,322–$173,069; median $106,511–$117,162. Many include a geo modifier
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